Logistics Supervisor

TAPCO Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation & personal time

Parental leave

401K employer match

Short-term disability

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Company events

Job summary

TAPCO Inc. in Milwaukee seeks a Logistics Specialist to oversee shipping and delivery of domestic and international materials and to lead a team in logistics operations.

The role requires strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication with carriers, suppliers, warehouses, and TAPCO personnel to ensure smooth transportation processes.

Join TAPCO for comprehensive benefits, professional growth, and a commitment to safety and excellence in supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 3+ years in Logistics/Transportation/Traffic Manager
• Experience supervising other employees
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong math skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and supervise others

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping and delivery of domestic and international materials
• Manage daily routes and schedules for inbound/outbound shipments
• Coordinate with direct reports on outstanding shipments
• Schedule inbound deliveries with Purchasing & Planning
• Coordinate with Warehouse supervisor on workload and scheduling
• Ensure Transfer Sheets and PO receipts are completed and verified
• Enforce safety guidelines and OSHA requirements
• Create graphs and PowerPoint presentations for transportation metrics
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Strong math

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Independent work

Education

Associates degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

What TAPCO has to offer you:

• 10 Paid Holidays


• Paid Vacation and Personal Time (starting day one)


• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period


• 401K Plan with Employer Match (fully vested on day one)


• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability


• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance


• Quarterly Company Events and Lunches


• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee

What you will accomplish as a Logistics Specialist at TAPCO:

The Logistics Supervisor plays a vital role in overseeing the shipping and delivery of domestic & international materials. Maintain communication with carriers, suppliers, warehouses, custom brokers, TAPCO personnel, 3PL providers, brokers and others involved in the shipping and delivery of goods. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead a team in managing logistics operations effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties listed may vary in terms of importance and other duties may be added or eliminated as this position develops.

• Understanding planning, shipping, warehouse management and warehouse systems


• Manage daily routes/schedules of inbound and outbound shipments and tracks progress


• Coordinate with direct reports to review all outstanding and planned shipments


• Schedule inbound deliveries by coordinating with Purchasing & Planning


• Coordinate with the Warehouse supervisor on personnel workload and scheduling issues


• Ensure that Transfer Sheets and PO receipts are completed and verified


• Ensuring that procedures are completed in accordance with established Logistics and Transportation processes


• Ensures that all employees are aware of their job duties and are cross-trained in any capacity that is necessary to aid in the development and growth of staff


• Observe employee's performance and trains in proper processes and standards


• Enforce safety guidelines and rules, OSHA requirements and all company policies within area


• Able to create graphs and PowerPoint presentations to communicate set Transportation metrics


• Performs all other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Associates degree in supply chain management, business, mathematics or industrial engineering, preferred or 3+ years as a Logistics / Transportation / Traffic Manager


• Experience managing / supervising other employees


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, PowerPoint & Outlook


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong math skills


• Strong organizational, supervisory, and interpersonal skills


• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and supervise others' work

About Us:

At TAPCO, we aim to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO!

As an EEO Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.

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