Logistics Supervisor I (1st Shift)

Andersen Corporation • Cottage Grove, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Andersen is seeking a Logistics Supervisor, internally known as an Operations Supervisor, at its Cottage Grove, Minnesota location. The role leads a team in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement. The supervisor acts as a servant leader, enabling warehouse associates to accomplish operational goals while promoting a respectful workplace.

The position supervises non-exempt distribution/warehouse, value-added service/shop, and/or transportation/delivery employees. It may also supervise administrative employees or commercial motor vehicle drivers based at remote locations.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Two to four years of supervisory or work-center lead experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate people.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a logistics operation, including distribution and transportation.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply continuous improvement, lean, and manufacturing system principles.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of transportation planning, commercial motor vehicle driver management, and equipment management.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and listen to employees daily about team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality, customer service, and cost/productivity.
• Ensure desired product quality through standard work, training, operation and inspection techniques, and use of tools and data.
• Support and implement customer-focused processes in accordance with lean principles and practices.
• Provide change leadership as required.
• Develop a high-performance team with strong employee engagement, morale, satisfaction, and performance.
• Coach employees and provide performance communication to support their development.
• Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment and safe employee work habits.
• Foster continuous improvement by encouraging employees to challenge existing processes and implement solutions.
• Communicate with the immediate manager, other supervisors, and appropriate personnel about facility and equipment matters, safety, environmental issues, schedules, policies and practices, and performance improvement plans.
• Help employees understand company policies and practices.
• Create and maintain a respectful work environment by listening, seeking facts to support decisions, managing personal reactions, and addressing unacceptable behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Supervise non-exempt distribution/warehouse, value-added service/shop, and/or transportation/delivery employees; may also supervise administrative employees or remote commercial motor vehicle drivers.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer fixed contributions and company matching.
• Profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, and Health Reimbursement Account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid maternity leave and paid parental leave.
• Career growth planning and nationwide career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager