Cross Dock Supervisor

Venture Logistics; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career advancement

Generous vacation / PTO

Paid holidays

401K with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Venture Logistics in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Crossdock Supervisor for the 3:00 PM to Midnight shift to manage day-to-day inbound and outbound operations. You will lead a team, ensure accurate unloading and loading, and coordinate with the materials group on issues while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in logistics or related field with 1–3 years in automotive logistics or crossdock environments, plus strong analytical skills and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Logistics, Transportation, or business.
• 1–3 years of Automotive Logistics or Crossdock experience.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inbound/outbound loads for on-time receipt and delivery window conformance.
• Enforce safety rules and guidelines across the shift.
• Train, test, and certify all material handlers.
• Oversee receiving and loading of trucks and required paperwork.
• Maintain and update SOPs and work instructions for customer programs.
• Manage KPI decks for weekly, monthly and quarterly reviews.

Skills

Math skills

Reasoning skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, or business

Job description

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 3:00PM TO MIDNIGHT

POSITION SUMMARY

The Crossdock Supervisor will be responsible for staffing, directing, and controlling the day to day operations of the shift. Leads and directs a team of employees and clerk. Manages the inbound and outbound flow of materials, including accurate unloading and receipt of inbound product as well as the accurate and timely loading of outbound shuttles. Communicates with materials group on late arrivals or departures, OSD issues, and quality related concerns. Ensures adherence to all established safety and quality guidelines, on-time service expectations, and window time conformance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Responsible for overseeing the tactical and operational planning of assigned customer’s inbound/outbound logistics operations to include duties but not limited to the following:
• Monitor all loads for on-time receipt and delivery window conformance
• Responsible to enforce all safety rules and guidelines
• Training, testing, and certifying all material handlers
• Oversee receiving and loading of all trucks and processing required paperwork
• Maintain and update all SOP’s and Work Instructions for customer programs
• Responsible for ensuring all shipping departments and central customer service groups for communication of loads running late to customers
• Maintain and manage customer KPI deck for weekly, monthly and quarterly reviews
• Ensures all receiving, inspection, and put away processes are performed correctly and completed daily
• Shifts employees’ tasks as needed to respond to changes in demandCost management that contributes to meeting company goals
• Responsible for problem solving, operational improvements, and efficiency improvements to reduce operating costs
• Monitors and manages key operating performance indicators
• Provides and promotes a clean, sanitary, and safe working environment
• Tracks, analyzes and communicates key performance metrics – KPI Deck
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, or business related field with 1 to 3 years of experience in Automotive Logistics or Crossdock environment required

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)

• Mathematical skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. The ability to apply statistical techniques to shipment and delivery data is required.
• Reasoning skills: Ability to solve practical problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER INFORMATION

• The essential job functions and major job functions are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform.
• Position Descriptions may be changed or revised by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Generous Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match from day 1
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee’s employment relationship with the Company is at-will.