Logistics Operations Coordinator

Rheem; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem in Poplar Bluff, MO, is seeking an Operations Associate to support outbound distribution activities and ensure safe and efficient processing. You will assign and monitor staging, wave times and pick assignments, and collaborate with CSRs to resolve short allocations and expedite orders.

The role emphasizes strong communication, cross-functional coordination, and participation in Lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve performance.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Must pass Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Test.
• Must pass a basic math test.
• Detail minded with good customer service and telephone skills.
• No attendance, performance or safety counseling in past 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Must understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment
• Contribute to the accomplishment of key performance indicators
• Communicate and work closely with other departments to resolve order release issues, expedite rush orders, etc.
• Assign and monitor operations activities including staging, wave times and pick assignments for various outbound associates.
• Work with CSRs to resolve issues concerning short allocations and wave planning.
• Participate in projects affecting wave planning
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels
• Identifies and resolves issues while reducing the potential for negative impact
• Clearly understands and communicates information effectively, while adjusting to the audience, by acknowledging, restating and painting a picture that goes beyond the customer need
• Cross-train to become knowledgeable so as to provide assistance when required due to vacations, absences and fluctuations in the workload
• Maintains an attitude which consistently represents the organizational culture, including: the mission, vision and core attributes
• Able to operate with minimal supervision, self-managed to complete task at hand and proactively pursue other work as tasks are completed
• Supports “Lean Business Enterprise” initiatives for continuous process improvement and waste elimination.
• Wave orders as needed to fill Poplar Bluffs distribution capacity

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Rheem in Poplar Bluff, MO, is seeking an Operations Associate to support outbound distribution activities and ensure safe and efficient processing. You will assign and monitor staging, wave times and pick assignments, and collaborate with CSRs to resolve short allocations and expedite orders.

The role emphasizes strong communication, cross-functional coordination, and participation in Lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve performance.