Logistics Supervisor

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC•Traverse City, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to maintain direct control over all plant floor operations in the Shipping and Receiving area by supervising union hourly employees. This role ensures all steps are taken to positively influence the supply chain from raw material receipt and issuance through to finished good reporting and shipments. The Logistics Supervisor must understand functions of NetSuite, MRP, DCS, and other systems to assist employees and collaborate with other shifts and departments to meet preset goals. Additionally, they are responsible for developing and maintaining offline functions such as recycling, load confirmations, and pallet programs.

Requirements

Proof of authorization to work legally in the United States
Pass a urinalysis screening
At least 18 years of age
Flexible with working hours and available for overtime when needed
Extensive knowledge of plant, policies, production needs, and labor relations
Ability to work any and all shifts, rotation is a strong possibility
Knowledge of Union contract, Safety, and Quality processes and procedures
Effective Computer Skills
Ability to use judgment when dealing with confidential issues.
Able to provide top level service to both internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

BS or BA in management, logistics, or related field
Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree, especially in any situations involving supervision, warehousing, dock, etc.
Knowledge of food production processes a plus
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Excel, Word, NetSuite, and Power Point.
A good knowledge of accounting practices is helpful.
Good systems person who can provide effective results working within DCS, MRP, DRP, and other modular systems (Netsuite and RF Smart experience is a plus).
Knowledge of Maintenance and parts and preventative maintenance programs.
Able to manage complex and time-sensitive projects to the satisfaction of different groups.
High initiative in problem solving.
Commitment to teamwork.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously with numerous interruptions.
Must be self-motivated
Strong English verbal and written communications skills required.
Extensive knowledge of plant, equipment, policies, and labor relations.

Responsibilities

Direct work of hourly Union employees in S&R areas
Reconcile Inventories of both Raw Materials and Finished Goods
Work with crews on importance of Lot #’s in both areas for Trace, Hold, Recall
Conduct Safety and Quality communication meetings with crews; hold update discussions as needed, determine work schedules, overtime, open positions
Meet all S&R budget applications
Manage/Oversee shipping loads of FG, work with Traffic, Distribution, and Deployment on issues
Manage special projects such as, waste, pallets, supplies, inventories, computer systems
Oversee 2x a year raw material Inventories
Participate on plant cost savings team
Cover entire range of plant floor dealing with all S&R employees on respective shifts
Ability to work any and all shifts, rotation is a strong possibility
Understanding of budgets and a drive to meet bottom line
Ability to reconcile and mange inventories
Able to manage large cross functional groups of Union employees in distinctly different areas
Closely work and problem solve with other departments and various levels of Management and Union employees.
Ability to manage diverse cross functional groups to common goal.