Logistics Supervisor

Gainey•Holden, LA

About The Position

The Logistics Supervisor organizes and oversees employees during a specified shift, ensures products are properly loaded and unloaded, and directs company truck drivers for delivery. The role manages the shipping area’s daily workflow, schedules, and assignments, and oversees inventory control, dispatch, CDL and mobile crane operators, and the shipping crew lead. The supervisor works with project management on shipping and receiving needs, monitors freight movement using Titan, and helps ensure safe, efficient product handling and delivery that meets customer expectations and business objectives. The position is based in a precast concrete manufacturing environment and requires the physical ability to work in a plant. Candidates must be able to complete a seven-year background check and pre-employment drug testing; any job offer is based on the results of those checks.

Requirements

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Basic understanding of truck freight rates.
Strong understanding of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and related safety policies and best practices.
Self-motivated, positive, helpful, and well-organized.
Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to read and understand production and CAD drawings.
Frequently use common construction hand tools.
Physical ability to work in a precast concrete manufacturing plant.
Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include near and distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to complete a seven-year background check.
Must complete pre-employment drug testing; any job offer is based on the results of background and drug testing.

Responsibilities

Train and assign employees.
Manage inventory control applications and inventory control.
Manage CDL and mobile crane operators, the shipping crew lead, and dispatch.
Oversee the shipping area’s daily workflow, schedules, and assignments.
Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.
Assist human resources with implementing and executing random substance abuse screening as required by law or policy.
Monitor freight movement using Titan.
Consult with the project management team regarding shipping and receiving needs.
Teach and implement safe lifting and loading techniques, and regularly evaluate employee compliance.
Assess shipping and receiving department efficiency and performance; identify and recommend improvements to the shift, department, and facility.
Ensure product handling and delivery practices meet customer expectations and daily, weekly, monthly, and annual business objectives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.