Logistics Supervisor

Marvin • Windsor, CT

8d

About The Position

Develop, communicate, and lead Physical Distribution (Logistics, Shipping, and applicable Customer Service functions related to delivery) for the Marvin Door business unit located in Windsor CT. Highlights of your role Manage/mentor Driver Dispatch Supervisor. Work with Enterprise Logistics, Production and Purchasing to meet established delivery goals. Develop, direct, and manage the function of physical distribution/ shipping for the business unit. including Driver dispatch, assessing and recommending shipping and transportation methods and systems maintaining least cost to provide expected customer service levels. Responsible for effective utilization and management of assigned assets including routes, trucks, and trailers. Manage the operations of all company drivers and the preparation and maintenance of the equipment necessary to sustain the company fleet. Interact and communicate with customer support as needed. Lead improvement projects for drivers and fleet maintenance operations. Projects should focus on improving Safety, Quality, Cost and Customer Experience. Promote company values, engagement, and manage safety relative to processes and operator ergonomics. Develop support budget and capacity planning. Provide manufacturing practice recommendations to the business based upon relevant outside standards or benchmarks. Ensure that the policies and procedures related to ensuring best productivity, inventory management, and material handling and transfer systems are implemented across the business. Work with customers and suppliers as well as corporate team to identify best methods and means of transporting company products or component materials through the supply chain. Key member of corporate Logistics team. Ensure compliance with all local, state and Federal DOT regulations. Work closely with 3 rd Party Carriers on load coverage and service. Report on service metrics on Marvin Driver and 3 rd Party Carriers. Manage email communication between Logistics and Customer Support/Customer Service. Manage UPS/FedEx shipments. Manage disposition reporting and assist in researching missing products. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required
• Must have the ability to lead independently and communicate effectively
• Required two or more years of related supervisory experience or training
• ICIM and Microsoft Office Suite knowledge is helpful
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a fork lift license

Responsibilities

• Manage/mentor Driver Dispatch Supervisor.
• Work with Enterprise Logistics, Production and Purchasing to meet established delivery goals.
• Develop, direct, and manage the function of physical distribution/ shipping for the business unit. including Driver dispatch, assessing and recommending shipping and transportation methods and systems maintaining least cost to provide expected customer service levels.
• Responsible for effective utilization and management of assigned assets including routes, trucks, and trailers.
• Manage the operations of all company drivers and the preparation and maintenance of the equipment necessary to sustain the company fleet.
• Interact and communicate with customer support as needed.
• Lead improvement projects for drivers and fleet maintenance operations. Projects should focus on improving Safety, Quality, Cost and Customer Experience.
• Promote company values, engagement, and manage safety relative to processes and operator ergonomics.
• Develop support budget and capacity planning.
• Provide manufacturing practice recommendations to the business based upon relevant outside standards or benchmarks.
• Ensure that the policies and procedures related to ensuring best productivity, inventory management, and material handling and transfer systems are implemented across the business.
• Work with customers and suppliers as well as corporate team to identify best methods and means of transporting company products or component materials through the supply chain.
• Key member of corporate Logistics team.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state and Federal DOT regulations.
• Work closely with 3 rd Party Carriers on load coverage and service.
• Report on service metrics on Marvin Driver and 3 rd Party Carriers.
• Manage email communication between Logistics and Customer Support/Customer Service.
• Manage UPS/FedEx shipments.
• Manage disposition reporting and assist in researching missing products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
• health insurance
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• a 401(k) retirement savings match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees