Logistics Supervisor

Mallard Creek Polymers, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallard Creek Polymers is seeking a qualified Logistics Supervisor to lead day-to-day distribution center and transportation operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods. You will provide direct leadership to DC staff, logistics coordinators and OTR drivers while resolving issues and optimizing workflows.

The role requires strong knowledge of warehouse and transportation operations, compliance, safety, and experience in guiding teams through

Qualifications

• 5+ years of logistics or distribution leadership experience.
• Experience with warehouse, transportation and distribution operations.
• Ability to lead change and adopt new processes or systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day distribution center and transportation operations.
• Coach and develop logistics coordinators, DC staff and drivers.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate outbound shipments and fleet utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure service goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Distribution knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

WMS / Supply chain software

Job description

Mallard Creek Polymers is seeking a qualified Logistics Supervisor to join our team.Who you are: The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day distribution center and transportation operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods. This working supervisor provides direct leadership to distribution center employees, logistics coordinators, and over-the-road (OTR) drivers while remaining actively involved in logistics execution and problem resolution.What you do: Our ideal teammate has work-related experience with the followingStrong understanding of warehouse, transportation, and distribution operations.Knowledge of transportation safety, compliance, and documentation requirements.Ability to coach employees, address performance issues, and develop team capability.Effective conflict-resolution and cross-functional collaboration skills.Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret operational performance metrics.Clear verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and supply chain software applications.Ability to lead change and support employees through new processes and system implementations.Who we are:Mallard Creek Polymers is a chemical manufacturer, providing a broad range of styrene-butadiene, styrene-acrylic and acrylic emulsion polymers to our customers. Our business philosophy is to provide our customers with customized solutions, flexibility, and complete satisfaction. Customer care, new product development, and flexible manufacturing are key areas of focus. We seek to attract, retain, and inspire people who want to make a clear, personal impact on the success of the Company.What we need:The position oversees warehouse and transportation activity, coordinates outbound shipments, supports fleet utilization, and helps maintain compliance with company, safety, and applicable transportation requirements. The Logistics Supervisor works closely with Logistics, Planning, Production, Customer Service, and external transportation providers to support service expectations.This role also supports the implementation and ongoing use of transportation technology, including API-based load tendering and logistics automation intended to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transportation visibility.Skills and Qualifications:Leadership and Team ManagementProvide direct supervision, coaching, training, and development for logistics coordinators, distribution center personnel, and OTR drivers.Establish daily priorities, assign work, and adjust resources to meet operational requirements.Monitor employee performance and reinforce accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance discussions, and corrective action processes as required.Develop work schedules and staffing plans that support business needs.Distribution Center OperationsSupervise daily warehouse and distribution center activities.Ensure accurate receiving, storage, inventory handling, picking, staging, and shipping of products.Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, transaction discipline, and process controls.Monitor warehouse productivity and identify opportunities to improve workflow and resource utilization.Ensure compliance with safety procedures, equipment requirements, and housekeeping standards.Coordinate the movement of finished goods between manufacturing and distribution operations.Transportation and Fleet OperationsOversee the scheduling and execution of outbound and inbound shipments.Manage the daily utilization of company-owned transportation assets and assigned drivers.Coordinate carrier assignments, load planning, routing, and delivery schedules.Monitor freight cost, service performance, fleet utilization, and transportation metrics.Assist with driver qualification records, compliance documentation, and applicable regulatory requirements.Investigate transportation service failures and implement corrective actions.Logistics Coordination and Customer Service SupportPartner with Customer Service, Planning, and Production to support timely fulfillment of customer orders.Perform CSR function for export customersSupport shipment scheduling and resolve transportation and delivery issues.Communicate delays, capacity constraints, and logistics risks to appropriate stakeholders.Monitor open shipments and follow through on delivery performance issues.Technology and API ImplementationServe as a key logistics representative during implementation of transportation software and API integration projects.Assist with process mapping, system testing, data validation, user acceptance testing, and issue identification.Support the implementation of automated load tendering and related transportation management technology.Document workflows and develop standard operating procedures and work instructions for new processes.Train employees and support adoption of new logistics technology.Collaborate with internal teams and software providers to resolve implementation issues and improve system performanceProcess ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency, warehouse productivity, service, and cost performance.Develop and maintain logistics procedures, work instructions, and process controls.Use operational metrics to identify gaps and drive corrective and preventive actions.Support cost-reduction projects while maintaining service, quality, and safety expectations.Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.Work Location & Hours: Mallard Creek Polymers Plant Morehead Road, Charlotte, NC 28262Monday - Friday starting at 8:00 am to 5 pmTravel: Minimal (possibly to other company locations located within the Charlotte area)Job Type/ Department: Full-Time/Supply ChainPositions available: 1Next StepsOur HR and hiring team will be screening resumes and reaching out to applicants until we schedule onsite interviews. Be sure to answer all questions completely. We will be sending emails to you to coordinate our initial conversations or to get more information. Please keep an eye out for an email from MCPOLYMERS.Keep In TouchFollow Mallard Creek Polymers on LinkedIn or visit our website for more information.