Director, Logistics

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead and direct all logistics functions in the transportation department. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with policies and managing a supervisory team overseeing transportation activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience, coupled with strong organization skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. The position is based in Geismar, Louisiana, with physical demands requiring the ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in logistics or equivalent education.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license with ability to obtain insurance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct logistics functions in the transportation department.
• Manage and develop a supervisory team for transportation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational policies.

Skills

Strong organization skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview:

Responsible for leading and directing all logistics functions in the transportation department moderate volume, scope, and complexity. This role also in charge of the complete delivery fleet’s maintenance program and must ensure all logistics associates meet DOT and CMV criteria.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure all transportation management and employees understand and operate within the organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures.
• Manage and develop a supervisory team who is responsible for directing all transportation activities and managing logistics associates.
• Budgeting responsibilities for the Transportation Department.
• Collaborating with the State Leadership – Commercial and Operations on go-to-market delivery strategies.
• Ensure all logistics associates have all required Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications.
• Ensure all accidents are handled and reported, according to company policy.
• Coach, train, direct, and counsel logistics managers and supervisors on overall performance.
• Resolve logistics associate discrepancy issues.

Additional Primary Responsibilities:

• Proficient with all Technology platforms in Transportation.
• Ensure compliance with Company and Commercial Vehicle registration and plates.
• Ensure monthly safety training/meetings per SGWS Safety Policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license and ability to obtain and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with State laws.
• Strong knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine.
• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
• Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods.
• Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 50lbs.

EEO Statement:

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Aff… (continuing text as provided) ... SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.