Transportation and Shipping Office Supervisor

Sofidel•Duluth, MN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Transportation and Shipping Office Supervisor Location: Duluth, MN Exempt Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Organization Information Sofidel America of Duluth is currently seeking a Transportation and Shipping Office Supervisor. We are searching for a candidate looking for a long-term role in a stable environment. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team! The Duluth location is undergoing rapid expansion, making it an exciting time to join our team. This role will serve as a key player in our growth journey. Sofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, is a leading manufacturer of paper products globally. Established in 2012 within the United States, and headquartered in Horsham, PA, Sofidel America operates manufacturing plants in ten plus states, including Minnesota. With subsidiaries in 15 countries and over 8,500 employees worldwide, Sofidel Group is dedicated to producing high-quality paper for hygienic and domestic use. Our workforce is engaged, dependable, and values a team-based culture. Reach out today if you are looking for a workplace where you can grow and develop within the organization and build a career. An ideal team member is local to the Twin Ports region, has Transportation and Shipping supervisory experience, and is interested in a team-based work setting. This role may support other locations, some travel (1 to 3 times per year) may be required to train for the role or train other team members to support additional sites. This travel will be for 3 to 5 days at a time and will be up to 3 or 4 times a year. Apply today to find out more about starting your career with Sofidel America. Position Description The Transportation Supervisor position provides support to the Transportation Manager in supervising the activities related to the shipping and receiving deliveries into the plant(s). This includes, training and supervising transportation department associates, compliance with government regulations and promoting safety and security of the transportation department. This position will have a team of direct reports as the site expands the Converting operations.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain related area of concentration
At least two (2) years of transportation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and a team-oriented attitude.
Demonstrate the ability to identify nonconformance and notify management of issues.
Communicate in a manner that supports production and timely delivery of finished goods.
This role confers with managers, technicians, production personnel, and supply chain personnel.
Ability to use computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual production equipment.
Ability to read and interpret documents and reports.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn and perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience managing an hourly workforce preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
SAP experience is preferred.
TMS experience is preferred.
An excellent communicator with the ability to work accurately at pace, in a methodical and tidy manner.

Responsibilities

Supervises the daily work and safety of transportation associates, including adherence to standard operating procedures, preferred work methods, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service.
Work from orders and/or analyze requirements to choose the appropriate carriers and coordinate with vendor/customer traffic departments to confirm deliveries and shipments.
Coordinate with various departments to monitor the timeliness and accuracy of shipments and deliveries.
Work in conjunction with the Customer Service and Accounting departments to determine priorities and track shipments, and verify that shipments were sent and received.
Analyze invoices to reconcile detention and mileage costs with internal records and validate freight claims with company carriers.
Oversees labor hours and prepares work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed.
Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting; suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of delivery changes.
Performs supervisor functions that assist the transportation manager with personnel administrative functions (e.g. training, supervising, evaluating, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and ensuring department/program outcomes are achieved.
Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified).