Logistics Supervisor

PENTAGON TECHNOLOGIES GROUP INC•Hayward, CA

2d•$70,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pentagon Technologies is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead and coordinate logistics, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material handling operations at its Hayward, California facility. The role provides direct leadership to logistics personnel and ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient movement of customer and company materials throughout the plant. The supervisor drives operational performance, supports customer commitments, maintains inventory accuracy, and fosters accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork. The position oversees logistics personnel and day-to-day operations, including inbound and outbound shipments, warehouse activity, internal material movement, inventory transactions, transportation, carriers, packaging, and vendor interactions. It works with production, quality, customer service, and other department leaders to meet customer requirements and service commitments. The supervisor also promotes safety and regulatory compliance, develops team members, monitors operational performance, and implements process improvements. The work involves both an office environment and a controlled chemical and wastewater environment. Candidates sensitive to chemical environments due to conditions such as asthma, allergies, or extreme chemical sensitivity may not be suitable. The role requires passing company screening tests and regularly standing, reaching with hands and arms, and performing light lifting of up to 40 pounds. The position is first shift, full-time, and located at the Hayward, California facility. No relocation assistance is offered; candidates who relocate are responsible for their own expenses.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience in logistics, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
Experience leading hourly employees in a multi-shift environment.
Knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material handling processes.
Experience using ERP, warehouse management, or inventory systems.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced operational environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Must pass company-required screening tests.
Regular ability to stand, reach with hands and arms, and perform light lifting up to 40 pounds.
Ability to function in an office environment and a controlled chemical and wastewater environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, industrial services, or highly regulated environments.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training.
Experience managing hazardous materials, customer-owned inventory, or highly traceable products.
Forklift certification or experience working with powered industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

Promote and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.
Conduct safety observations, audits, and toolbox meetings.
Ensure employees follow material handling, hazardous material, PPE, and equipment operating procedures.
Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Maintain compliance with customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Lead, coach, and develop logistics team members through direction, feedback, training, and development opportunities.
Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance, attendance, productivity, and safety.
Coordinate shift handoffs with shift supervisors and other department leaders.
Assist with staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and performance management.
Oversee shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory control, and internal material movement activities.
Ensure timely processing of inbound customer parts and outbound shipments to meet service commitments.
Monitor workflow and staffing levels to improve productivity and minimize delays.
Coordinate with production, quality, and customer service teams to prioritize work and meet customer requirements.
Manage transportation, carriers, packaging, and logistics-related vendor interactions.
Maintain accurate inventory records through transaction management and cycle counts.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Ensure proper material identification, traceability, storage, and handling.
Support ERP/WMS transactions and process improvements.
Monitor inventory levels and space utilization.
Drive Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives in logistics operations.
Analyze KPIs and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Develop and implement improvements to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Participate in customer audits and internal operational reviews.