Logistics Supervisor

The TRIGO Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions in Elgin, IL is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to support the Site Manager in ensuring efficient material flow and on-time service. The role emphasizes accurate processes, strong team leadership, and adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, maintaining productivity, and improving inventory accuracy, while coordinating with the customer and training staff.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics processes.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities including current operations, customer requests and new projects.
• Maintain productivity and quality levels; implement improvements when possible.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Administration

Tools

WMS

TMS

ERP software

Job description

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions has an opening for a Logistics Supervisor to join our Elgin, Illinois team! The pay range for this non-exempt position is $26.00-$30.00 per hour.

Overall Purpose

The Logistics Supervisor assists the Site Manager in maintaining the proper material flow through required processes, ensuring that the service provided during the shift is conducted in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. This is accomplished by meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

Reports to

Direct: Site Manager Indirect: Director of Operations/General Manager

Responsibilities

• Supervise the planning and execution of daily activities including current operations, customer requests and new projects
• Maintain required productivity and quality levels, implementing improvements when possible
• Ensure processes and procedures are followed to ensure inventory accuracy
• Ensure training records are current and updated for employees
• Motivate employees to maintain team environment
• Complete weekly 5S and Safety walk through
• Assign daily workloads to ensure the work is completed in a timely manner
• Maintain company policies and procedures in accordance with directives from management
• Interface with the customer in a professional manner and implement customer feedback into daily operations
• Provide backup for Material Handler or Logistics Analyst
• Provide on-the-job training when needed, mentor and supervise workers
• Maintain on-time delivery performance
• Monitor KPI, maintaining acceptable levels
• Track attendance / time off requests
• Complete other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

Job Skills & Competencies

• Comprehension level of FIFO material flow applications
• Comprehension level knowledge of on-time, and right the first-time philosophy

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Hard skills

• Must be able to speak and read in English language
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material
• Must havereliable transportation

Values & attitudes

• Global team spirit
• Team player
• Caring for people
• Open-minded
• Excellence
• Reactive
• Resilient to pressure
• Rigorous
• Customer focus
• Customer oriented
• Reliable & trustworthy
• Flexible
• Initiative
• Autonomous
• Innovative
• Daring

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in logistics or warehouse operations
• 1-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Hiring and training experience preferred
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), or ERP software
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Energetic, friendly, and professional attitude
• Detailed Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the details of a project or task.
• Self-motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Education Background

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not always required).

About TRIGO Global Quality Solutions

• Founded in 1997
• 10,000 professionals in 20+ countries worldwide
• Serves the automotive, aerospace and heavy transportation industries
• Offers quality control & supply chain services including inspection, logistics, auditing, consulting & training
• The leading quality solutions provider, trusted by the world's top 10 automotive & aerospace companies

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions is committed to equal employment opportunity. We are committed to treating people fairly, and with respect and dignity. We offer employment opportunities based upon an individual's qualifications and performance, free from discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, color, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, and disability.