Logistics Supervisor

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Baton Rouge is seeking a logistics coordinator to assist the logistics manager with calls, training, equipment maintenance, and department operations.

You will ensure DOT/CMV compliance, oversee delivery coordination, and help recruit and train logistics staff while monitoring safety and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related experience or equivalent may be required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist logistics manager with associate and customer calls and training.
• Maintain equipment and oversee all logistics department activities.
• Ensure DOT/CMV compliance and oversee policy adherence.
• Help recruit and train logistics associates and monitor safety.
• Coordinate route changes and daily staffing levels.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organization

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn’t just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it’s a family‑owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

Responsible for assisting the logistics manager with associate calls, customer calls, new associate training, maintenance of equipment, and all aspects of the logistics department.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all logistics associates meet DOT and CMV requirements
• Responsible for overseeing the delivery of the product to the customer
• Ensures new logistics associates are trained and ensures understanding of organization and operation policies and service guidelines
• Responsible for maintaining the Road Net software
• Ensures that the fleet is maintained properly, including all maintenance and safety‑related issues
• Coach directs and counsel’s associates on overall performance via driver surveys & customer surveys
• Ensure productivity expectations are met and monitors progress regularly
• Identify and recommends opportunities for associate development and performance improvement requirements
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring of all logistics associates

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Field calls and facilitates actions as necessary
• Train all logistics employees on SGWS policies
• Conduct monthly safety training/meetings are conducted, per SGWS Safety Policy
• Ensure all accidents are handled and reported, according to company policy
• Ensure all route changes are communicated daily
• Monitor schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels daily
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organization, multi‑tasking, and time management skills

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48 pounds
• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations
• Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions
• Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak‑season schedules may be required

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affi­mative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 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.

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