Logistics Supervisor

Central States Manufacturing, Inc.; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. in Jasper, AL seeks a Logistics/Operations Supervisor to lead driver teams, manage training, scheduling, and performance metrics. The role focuses on safety, cost control, and on-time delivery, with hands-on coaching and daily planning.

The ideal candidate has a two-year degree in logistics or related field and at least two years in a leadership role, plus proficiency in Excel and experience with fleet/tracking software. Domestic travel 25%+.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in supervising drivers or logistics teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead driver onboarding and training activities.
• Plan and balance driver utilization based on workload.
• Manage vacation schedule and payroll aspects.
• Monitor driver performance and drive improvements.
• Ensure on-time delivery and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Two-year degree in logistics, supply chain, management, or general business field

Tools

Epicor

Samsara

TMS software

Job description

Core Functions

• Follows and enforces all safety procedures and uses all applicable personal protective gear. Ensures safety goals are achieved and safety performance continually improves. Observes and documents near miss/accident reports.
• Promotes and develops the company culture and engagement of drivers through regular contact with drivers.
• Develops team through constant On the Job Training and coaching.
• Promotes regular and productive communication with drivers.
• Leads continuous improvement activities to improve performance in safety, RMA, on time performance, and site/company key performance indicators (KPIs) of the assigned area.
• Utilizes visual methods in the daily operations within the assigned area, including but not limited to safety, RMA, on time performance to schedule, and site KPIs.
• Conducts interviews for driver positions within the site.
• Leads driver onboarding and training activities at the site. Creates and executes individual training plans.
• Manages vacation schedule and reviews/approves weekly payroll.
• Maintains flexibility of work schedule as you will/could receive calls after hours.
• Monitors driver performance and implements individual goals to improve overall team performance.
• Understands and communicates location financials and team’s impact on the financials.
• Performs problem solving activities for delivery and production. Understands a structured process to solve problems with root cause analysis and validated corrective actions. Ability to conduct these activities and explain to his/her EO’s the corrective actions and the expectations of them.
• Understands cost control and what impacts the assigned area. This includes knowing cost impact of CTTI, routing, and driver utilization. This impact should be known and actively managed through the monitoring of KPI’s.
• Knowledgeable of company Safety/DOT/Regulation controls and ensuring the team is educated in these areas. Constantly reinforces this knowledge and prioritizes safety concerns.
• Assists with maintaining driver qualification records.
• Ensures RMA corrective actions are executed and required feedback is delivered to internal/external customers.
• Inspects condition of equipment. Is responsible for scheduling repairs with site maintenance or outside vendors.
• Responsible for on time completion of PM’s on all assigned equipment.
• Trains and drives operational principles within the assigned area. These principles center around Continuous Improvement and tools such as 5-S, waste elimination, and RMA reduction.
• Plans and balances driver utilization based on workload and schedules.
• Actively participates in daily planning meeting and drives actions to ensure on time delivery.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities are not limited to the list above and may change at any time with or without notice.

Key Measures of Success

• Effective written and verbal skills.
• Has a basic understanding of trucking operations including dispatch and hours of service.
• Ability to work while being exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Ability to learn internal Enterprise Resource Planning system.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”
• Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
• Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
• Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Education & Experience

Minimum Required

• Two-year degree in logistics, supply chain, management, or general business field and a minimum of two years of experience in a leadership role or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency, especially in Excel.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Epicor, Samsara (or other fleet tracking software), and TMS software.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. This role will routinely utilize standard office equipment to perform the core functions listed in this job description. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies as well as communicate verbally and electronically. The work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive reading to perform the core functions listed in this job description. While performing the core function of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and stand. This role will also be required to perform field work, which usually involves auditing/assessing or executing basic maintenance on fleet equipment.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

Travel

Domestic travel is an integral part of this role and will be based on business needs. 25%+ travel to be expected.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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