Logistics Manager

Kelvion Inc.; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Kelvion is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee the Shipping and Receiving department and lead Lean initiatives. you will drive on-time delivery, cost reduction, and safety improvements while coordinating with maintenance and quality teams.

The role requires a minimum of five years in general management within manufacturing, strong people leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across shifts and functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 5 years in general management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 11 to 25 non-exempt employees and manage day-to-day supervision.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to meet production and NGOS schedules.
• Manage the department budget and capital investments for improvements.
• Ensure safety and incident reporting, and maintain quality following the company’s plan.

Skills

Team leadership

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Interdepartmental collaboration

Adaptability

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Email

Record keeping

Database systems

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Graphics software

Job description

Our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimising data centres and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionising refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission-critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as “One Kelvion,” our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future.

Together, We Shape the Future

What you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for work procedures, prepare work schedules and expedite workflow within the Shipping and
• Receiving Department.
• Manage policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls and plant performance measures.
• Manage the activities of the department, under the direction of the V.P. of Operations and follow established procedures and approved processes.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, and to meet delivery dates.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Regularly communicate with maintenance staff about repair and maintenance needs on all equipment in the department.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed; bring problems to the attention of the Safety Manager/Technician or HR Manager.
• Manage material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand.
• Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships.
• Identify, communicate and drive implementation of capital investments and improvement projects.
• Issue written and oral instructions to staff regarding work within the department; assign duties and ensure that instructions are carried out accordingly.
• Examine work for exactness, neatness, and compliance to policies and procedures; study processes continually and implement process improvements where effective.
• Responsible for unity among workers and resolving grievances swiftly and decisively.
• Identify employees’ skills and develop them by coaching and counseling employees on a regular basis
• Conduct annual performance review and provide continual feedback on both positive and negative performance
• Conduct weekly safety meetings; monitor quality of work performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Plan
• Plan daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly productions to meet the completion dates as stated on the New Generation Operation Schedule (NGOS) report; review and update NGOS schedule, as needed.
• Plan for the number of people required per position in accordance with the budget.
• Responsible to managing the department’s budget, including the putting together of the department’s budget and monitoring the results each month during the budget year.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of workers.
• Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.
• Confer with other managers in the shop to ensure coordination of other functions such as production, inventory management and quality assurance.
• Ensure correct shipment of international orders.
• Identify employees’ skills and develop them by coaching and counseling employees on a regular basis.
• Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on–site.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Ability to supervise 11 to 25 non-exempt employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Rainey Division’s policies, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities will include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Directing employees’ work; setting and adjusting rates of pay and hours of work of employees; planning and controlling the budget for department; providing for the safety of the employees; planning the work; determining the techniques to be used; apportioning the work among the workers.
• Personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS (knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Ability to work cooperatively with others, ability to deal respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required Levels)

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum 5 years in general management experience in a manufacturing environment required.

What we offer YOU:

At Kelvion, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Paid Time Off, and holidays. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened too, their contributions recognized, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work, places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened to, their contributions recognised, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

Together, We Shape the Future