Logistics Supervisor - 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

A.W. Chesterton Company•Groveland, MA

1d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer! At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. This job impacts the customer by ensuring the Logistics team accomplishes all daily processes to keep our Global Supply Chain operating smoothly. The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the site warehouse, shipping, receiving and/or documentation functions, as assigned. This includes directing the activities associated with finished goods, semi-finished goods, and raw materials. Outbound shipments are made to both international and national locations to customers, distributors, and Chesterton direct operations. Assists in annual budget development and monitors/controls spending against budget. Manages personnel issues, employee performance assessment, and discipline issues. Interprets, executes, and remains current on all company policies and procedures that effect the shipping, receiving, documentation, and warehouse areas and personnel.

Requirements

High School or Trade School Graduate
Five plus years of demonstrated shipping, receiving, documentation, and/or warehouse experience
At least one year of supervisory experience
Thorough knowledge and understanding of shipping, receiving, documentation, and warehouse practices, and inventory control techniques
Basic understanding of business concepts and budgetary processes
Strong decision making skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Advanced interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to supervise others and objectively and effectively manage employee performance
Possess developed planning skills
Knowledge of various transportation regulations
Computer skills

Nice To Haves

Import/Export experience preferred

Responsibilities

Direct the activities of shipping, receiving, documentation and/or warehouse personnel, as assigned.
Manage the shipment of all consolidated orders.
Oversee documentation for domestic and international shipments.
Coordinate the effective utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.
May approve specified documents in manager’s absence.
Ensure proper inventory transaction control over all receipts, issues, and adjustments.
Coordinate priority shipping requirements with CST.
Maintains safe working environment and provides for proper housekeeping.
Ensures all safety practices and procedures are followed.
Ensures equipment is handled and maintained properly.
Documents and maintains records on employee performance, training, absenteeism, and disciplinary issues.
Completes evaluations and recommends salary modifications and training plans.
Identifies training requirements and coordinates proper training.
Maintains warehouse storage of finished goods and packaging consistent with inventory accuracy, optimum space utilization, and cost containment.
New assignments, as identified or developed, may be added.

Benefits

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!