Logistics Supervisor I (1st Shift)

Andersen Corporation • Cottage Grove, MN

7d • $69,840 - $104,760 • Onsite

About The Position

Andersen Corporation is seeking a Logistics Supervisor, internally known as an Operations Supervisor, at its Cottage Grove, Minnesota location. The supervisor leads a team in safety, quality, delivery, and cost while fostering employee engagement and a respectful workplace. The role uses a servant-leader approach to help warehouse associates meet operational goals.

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.
• Ability to work with and motivate people.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of transportation planning, commercial motor vehicle driver management, and equipment management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two to four years of supervisory or work center lead experience.
• Previous experience in a logistics (distribution and transportation) operation.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply continuous improvement, lean, and manufacturing system principles.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and listen to employees daily about team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality, customer service, and cost and productivity.
• Achieve desired product quality levels through standard work, training, instruction in 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 needed.
• Develop a high-performance team and promote employee engagement, morale, satisfaction, and performance.
• Coach employees and communicate about performance to support their development.
• Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment and safe employee work habits.
• Encourage continuous improvement by supporting employees in challenging existing processes and implementing solutions.
• Communicate with the immediate manager, other supervisors, and appropriate personnel about facility, equipment, safety, environmental, schedules, company policies and practices, and performance improvement plans.
• Support employees in understanding company policies and practices.
• 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 commercial motor vehicle drivers at remote locations.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer fixed contributions and company matching
• Profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA), and health reimbursement account (HRA)
• 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