Logistics and Warehouse Supervisor

Taylor Farms; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Farms in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Shipping Manager to supervise the daily dispatch and distribution team, optimize routes, and ensure on-time deliveries in a refrigerated warehouse environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in business/logistics with 3–5 years of related experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to train staff while maintaining safety standards and DOT compliance.

Qualifications

• Language Skills - Excellent communication skills-written, verbal and interpersonal; strong mathematical/analytical acumen.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain track of cross dock arrival and loading of trucks.
• Manage daily schedule and delivery routes for optimization and on time delivery.
• Lead, coordinate and direct the daily activities of shift personnel engaged in the shipping and delivery.
• Direct the dispatch and distribution team to ensure orders are loaded and delivered timely.
• Maintain a safe work environment by training personnel on safety issues and reporting incidents.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical math

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, or Logistics

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain track of cross dock arrival and loading of trucks.
• Manage daily schedule and delivery routes for optimization and on time delivery.
• Complete and analyze departmental performance measurements. Lead, coordinate and direct the daily activities of shift personnel engaged in the shipping and delivery.
• Complete and analyze departmental performance measurements. Lead, coordinate and direct our dispatch and distribution team to make sure orders are being loaded and delivered timely.
• Maintain a safe work environment by training personnel on safety issues, completing safety accident and/or incident reports, and recognizing and correcting unsafe conditions or acts.
• Ensure all vehicles are in compliance with proper regulations and inspections.
• Maintain equipment viability and communicate with appropriate vendors/stakeholders for parts/repair.
• Address performance issues in a timely manner using consistent and company backed disciplinary methodology.
• Responsible for the interviewing and screening of potential associates in terms of experience and aptitude with operation's required power equipment.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Review driver requirements following all DOT regulations.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, or Logistics
• Must have 3 to 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Language Skills - Excellent communication skills-written, verbal and interpersonal; strong mathematical/analytical acumen
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, and decimals.
• Skills - Must be able to prioritize with a "can-do" attitude to work in a fast-paced environment that is evolving and growing
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions finished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk and sit.
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

Work environment:

• Full time position
• Must be willing to work in refrigerated warehouse environment - Cold/Wet 38°F
• Must be able to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as scheduled or needed.
• Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Must work in a professional and courteous manor with subordinates and peers.
• Open to work in a diverse work environment
• Must be willing to work any shift as needed.
• On call duty is required
• Travel requirements may vary and subject to change. Approximately 10%.