SR Operations Supervisor

Universal Logistics•Louisville, KY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow? Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team! WESTPORT AXLE CO., LLC, is a leading transportation and third-party logistics provider (3PL) that offers a broad scope of services throughout the entire supply chain. Westport's experienced management team, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides customized logistics solutions to its customers resulting in proven efficiencies and savings. This operation supports a full range of our value added services. We manage and operate a cross dock and warehouse facility which encompasses: Picking, Packing, Storage, and Shipping of automotive parts and equipment. This operation ships to various dealers, warehouses, and distribution facilities - as well as direct to the assembly line in a Just-in-Time (JIT) capacity. Schedule: Friday - Monday (C-Crew) Friday - Saturday: 6:00am - 4:30pm Sunday - Monday: 6:00pm - 4:30am

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to use MS software to complete reports, emails and projects.
Ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.
Knowledge of the production process, plant and its various functions.
Knowledge of production parts required for assembly.
Ability to lead people
Willingness to complete required classes and other recommended seminars that may be identified through career path process.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise department line personnel.
Directly supervise the activities of the designated department area – Quality, Materials, or Production while maintaining on-time delivery to the customer.
Focus on achieving Company Productivity, Quality and Safety goals.
Maintain attendance, production and training records for organization purposes.
Report any problems that could interfere with production or related department assemblies to the necessary internal staff immediately.
Ensure a clean, safe work environment.
Observe company policies and ensure that all policies are conformed to, including work instructions, SOPs, PPE, training, and safety rules.
Handle employee issues such as coaching, disciplinary actions etc. and respond to any Corrective Actions and/or findings from internal and external audits.
the Quality and Environmental policies and Management Systems.
Schedule time for necessary employee meetings.
Keep employees informed of various plant committees and functions.
Address employee concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Promote safety awareness.
Complete special projects, assignments and/ or other tasks in a timely and professional manner.