Logistics Supervisor

Blount Fine Foods • Warren, RI

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About The Position

Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods, including soups, mac & cheese, and entrées for grocery stores, hot bars, and restaurants. The Logistics Supervisor works in a busy environment and oversees internal warehouse operations related to dock activity and shipping and receiving raw ingredients and sales orders. The role ensures inventory is maintained within agreed-upon guidelines and can be verified in real time in the system. It also oversees logistics administrative staff and warehouse personnel, enforces safety rules and written procedures, and uses available technology and equipment to manage workloads effectively. This is a second-shift position paying $60,000 to $65,000 per year.

Requirements

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of inventory software, manufacturing software, order processing systems, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
• Solid math skills.
• Attention to detail and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Ability to enforce safety rules and written procedures and to coach and train people continuously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal warehouse functions related to dock activity and the shipping and receiving of raw ingredients and sales orders.
• Ensure inventory is maintained within agreed-upon guidelines and is verifiable in real time within the system.
• Oversee Logistics Admin staff and warehouse personnel, including their practices and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and efficient receiving and stocking of raw materials.
• Ensure accurate and efficient picking and distribution of work-order raw materials and outgoing finished products.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing trucking details.
• Verify shipping documents are complete and accurate, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Enforce safety rules and written procedures.
• Coach and train employees on an ongoing basis.
• Interview, hire, train, plan and assign work for, and direct employees.
• Appraise employee performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve problems in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life insurance and short-term disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at the company retail location.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree