Logistics Supervisor (Midwest Region)

Varsity Brands•Louisville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Supervisor is an important member of the Varsity All Star Regional Leadership and Operations team, ultimately responsible for ensuring that event production goals are met. This person should be detailed, analytical, and organized. The role operates in a professional office, warehouse, and event environment. Travel is required for events, including overnight stays, and availability to work 2-3 weekends per month during the event season (October through April) is expected.

Requirements

Proven ability to lead individuals
Critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong operational knowledge with respect and understanding of customer focused approached
Bachelor’s Degree or other college degree.
Experience of at least 5 years in events
Operational, Warehouse, Logistics or comparable experience of 3+ years
Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.
During events the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required.
The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required.
The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Microsoft Excel a plus

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to the Logistics and Warehouse team that drives operational excellence to achieve division objectives.
Oversee the coordination with trucking and shipping partners for all event and office related shipping of trailers and LTL shipments.
Oversee the management of event inventory and equipment to ensure it is maintained, organized and in working order.
Oversee the management of office supplies and equipment.
Manage, motivate and retain Logistics and Warehouse team.
Lead Hiring and Onboarding of Logistics and Warehouse team in accordance with required compliance.
Evaluate and conduct annual performance evaluations of team members.
Collaborate with the regional operations team to ensure best practices are followed.
Operate within budgetary limits and success metrics established.
Manage the logistics team’s performance to consistently encourage retention, growth and productivity.
Perform any duties of a Logistics Coordinator as needed.
Assist in the planning, logistics, delivery and unloading of mats for Varsity summer camp programs.
Assist in the management of all assets such as (buildings, equipment, insurance, etc).
Serves in a mid-level management and/or support role at events.
Participate on various committees and/or boards essential to our business both indirectly and directly.