Logistics Supervisor

Airgas•Waukesha, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Supervisor supports and coordinates the entire lifecycle of gas distribution, from production and cylinder filling to final delivery. This role guides day-to-day driver activity, truck routing, and vehicle maintenance while simultaneously coordinating plant operations like production scheduling and quality control. We are looking for a professional to steward rigorous safety and recordkeeping standards in total compliance with FDA (GMP), DOT, and OSHA regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience working in a leadership role within a distribution environment.
Knowledge of truck routing and the shipping of hazardous materials.
Knowledge of DOT regulations and FDA requirements.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Efficient in utilizing Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter, self-motivated, independent, well-organized, attention to detail.
Team player with positive attitude; strong collaborative skills; ability to influence without having direct authority.
Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures, governmental regulations, MSDS, safety rules, manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Must have effective oral and written English language ability.
Strong analytical skills; competency for understanding metrics and ability to present and communicate to all levels of the organization and external customers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent’s.
Must be customer service oriented and able to interact in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
Must be able to safely drive a forklift.
Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.
Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.
Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle.
Occasionally be able to move up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
Minimal travel; minimal overnight travel – occasional weekend and on-call status.
While performing the duties of this position, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving machine parts.
When not performing office duties, will assist coworkers loading / unloading product from vehicles.
Working outdoor weather conditions may be inclement and range from -10 to over 100 degrees.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Nice To Haves

College degree in supply chain management, logistics management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Guide the activities of two or more drivers.
Initiates or suggests plans to inspire the team to achieve collective work goals.
Engages in collaborative problem-solving with the team to resolve work challenges.
Recommends or initiates associate actions, such as promotions, transfers, and performance coaching.
Ensures time and production records are maintained accurately.
Provides safety and compliance training to meet Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Airgas-specific requirements related to distribution activities.
Ensures safety of equipment by ensuring the proper maintenance is performed in timely matter.
Corrects unsafe acts or conditions without delay.
Assist with the daily logistics of driver’s routes to ensure cost-efficient deliveries.
Processes all DOT documentation including vehicle condition reports and drivers hours of service, route efficiency and route completion.
Distributes tasks to drivers according to customer and operational needs.
Reviews incoming orders for accuracy and unusual requirements.
Communicates unusual requirements for production planning.
Studies driver schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
Interprets company policies to the team and fosters commitment to safety regulations.
Implements measures to advance production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and adjusts working conditions and use of equipment to increase the impact of the team.
Provides assistance to the Plant/Distribution Manager with regard to planning and managing capital investments.
Coordinates the proper inventory levels of supplies and equipment.
Schedules production on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure production requests are met in a timely manner.
Coordinates customer deliveries, addresses product complaints and attends to special production requests.
Orders supplies needed for production.
Sources gases both internally and externally.
Maintains production reports and files on equipment maintenance and production.
Responsible for the signing and certifying of fill operation records.
Maintains files on equipment maintenance and production.
Nurtures the development of new associates through training.
Maintains routine stock of gases as needed.