About the position
The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of shipping/receiving, inventory management, dry goods/material management, and bin fleet management at the shift level within the Halos packhouse. The ideal candidate has experience in the agricultural industry and/or warehousing/packing operations, and a strong understanding of logistical operations and shipping/receiving processes. Candidate must be a team player with a strong work ethic and proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Primary responsibility is to provide technical and administrative oversight and expertise to logistics operations while building high-performing teams.
Responsibilities
- Ensure monitoring of and adherence to strategic FIFO and WMS inventory functionality across facility and within outside storage facilities.
- Administrative responsibilities (inventory reporting, labor management, budgets, etc).
- Daily/weekly/monthly data collection and analysis.
- Develop capability of the hourly work force with specific attention to creation and maintenance of applicable skill sets.
- Manage day-to-day inventory systems, processes, and procedures to ensure achievement of key business results.
- Continually evaluate the effectiveness of existing work processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and accuracy.
- Report daily inventories and FIFO position, exceptions, and outages; determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate interdepartmentally to safeguard movement of goods while maximizing efficiencies and delivering high-level customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Develop, implement, and sustain standard work procedures.
- Recognize and respond to trends; troubleshoot opportunities and communicate solutions.
- Supervise and analyze employee performance; train and evaluate employees.
- Coordinate inventory movement and storage across facilities, including external storage, as necessary.
- Coach, mentor, develop, and train hourly workforce; evaluate and track employee performance.
- Provide strong leadership and consistent feedback to all subordinates; demonstrates and promotes company culture through word and action.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in distribution leadership required – perishable and/or agriculture preferred.
- High level functionality in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected.
- Detail oriented, organized, and committed to quality.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- Customer service focused and results driven.
- Excellent leadership skills including development, supervision, and accountability.
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills required.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with proven problem-solving ability.
- Operational knowledge of food safety standards, regulations, and compliance.
- Ability to be flexible and work multiple shifts (nights and weekends) as needed.
- Knowledge of safe work practices, including OSHA regulations, forklift certification, and training.
- Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels across the organization.
- Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain & Logistics, or related field highly desired.
- Minimum 3 years’ related experience in produce industry/agriculture environment preferred.
- Food processing and/or production leadership desired.
- Advanced knowledge of computerized WMS (warehouse management systems) and well-developed computer skills required.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks required.
- Excellent management skills including supervision, leadership, communication, and planning necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k.
- Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program.
- Paid sick, vacation and holiday time.
- Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.
