VPC Supervisor - Shreveport Port

Glovis•Shreveport, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

About GLOVIS America Inc. GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies. Summary The VPC Supervisor position is responsible for the daily operation of the parts department, including inventory analysis, parts ordering and management, parts distribution to the various departments within the VPC, and reporting and storing of defective parts.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Required
Drive both automatic and stick shift vehicles Required
Basic user experience in Microsoft Office Required
Ability to work with minimal supervision Required
Strong interpersonal skills Required
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills Required
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constant changing priorities with enthusiasm Required
Must hold a valid Driver's License
High School Diploma/G.E.D Required
2 years of experience in a Production environment Required

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience in Port Operations, Manufacturing, Automotive, Vehicle Processing, or Logistics Preferred
Supervisory experience Preferred
CPR certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Works with other Department Supervisors to ensure proper vehicle handling procedures are followed for movement of units on the yard and the processing of units through the VPC shop
In accordance with AAR standards, monitors and confirms proper inspection of all loaded vehicles on to rail cars
Facilitates training to new employees or temporary service employees regarding proper vehicle handling procedure, Standard Work Instructions and safe work practices
Based on projected workload, schedules appropriate number of employees to ensure timely completion, quality, and the most efficient utilization of staffing
Trouble shoots as needed to facilitate the processing of damaged units or other units requiring special attention
Provides guidance and technical support to team members on an ongoing basis regarding changing work procedures, safety precautions, etc.
Performs pre-shift meetings before every shift
Completes training classes when necessary to stay abreast on department policies and procedures
Provides feedback to employees regarding performance. Prepare disciplinary notices and conduct counseling sessions with employees regarding performance deficiencies and/or failure to abide by established procedures and safe work practices
Reports to the VPC Manager recurring or serious deficiencies, as they occur
Maintain, confirm and approve time daily/weekly
Verifies and approve employee times in Paycom system
Updates and correct employee missing punches daily/weekly (if necessary)
Responsible for overseeing and supporting all inspection campaigns and providing detailed tracking of staff support time to manager for submission to accounting for billing
Updates daily VPC tracking report
Completes supervisor headcount report daily to verify employee attendance
Must willfully perform other tasks as instructed by leadership
Must have the initiative to perform and make decisions without leadership (if necessary)
Keep Manager advised of any performance problems