Logistics Supervisor

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort in Texas is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to oversee warehouse operations, distribution activities and inventory control. You will lead a team, set priorities, mentor staff, and partner with management to drive safe, efficient processes on a daily basis.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of warehouse management systems, and the ability to monitor KPIs, implement corrective actions, and maintain a clean, compliant work environment during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a high-volume DC environment or logistics.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating cross-functional work.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and shipping.
• Manage staffing levels to meet daily inbound/outbound volume.
• Train, mentor and discipline staff as needed.
• Track KPI performance and communicate results to leadership.
• Ensure processes are documented and followed; maintain safety standards.
• Investigate logistics incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure equipment is functional.
• Collaborate with management to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

WMS knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Lean/Kaizen

Time management

Training/mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

DC/warehouse leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Tools

WMS

Excel

Job description

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible supervising the operations and distribution functions of the warehouse. Supervises activities of those engaged in the movement of finished goods, parts and inventory control activities. Proactively engages with management and employees to improve operational processes and maintains a safe and clean work environment for all employees.

• Check operation status report for daily shipments both inbound and outbound to ensure manpower levels re are assigned to meet daily volume
• Train, develop and mentor all employees including issuing discipline when appropriate
• Track daily, weekly, and monthly KPI’s and ensure KPI’s are communicated within the operation.
• Ensure all processes and procedures are documented and followed
• Manages safety and housekeeping procedures that result in a clean and safe working environment
• Manages logistic incident investigations and implements corrective action measures in line with job responsibilities and results of the investigation
• Provide a communication network between direct reports and middle and upper management
• Encourage and lead team members to work in a safe manner and to seek improvement in work practices for their benefit
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy for all product classes
• Ensure all MHE is always in proper working order
• Other duties as assigned by warehouse management

Nature & Scope

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a support, production or operations team
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion
• Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from manager
• Accountable for the support or production operations team including subordinate work leaders
• Typically does not spend more than 20% of one's time performing the work supervised

Knowledge & Skills

• Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to motivate people to perform at high levels and within established timelines
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems within warehouse environments
• Intermediate MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), basic math skills to include adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.
• Excellent communication skills, including collaboration
• Effective relationship management skills for both internal and external customers
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to react quickly to resolve problems
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, high-energy individual who can multitask well
• Must be quality conscious, process and customer oriented
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others toward mutual objectives and able to influence across non-direct reports on cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with 5S, Lean principles and Kaizen
• Must be able to work in inclement weather, weekends, late evenings, and overtime during the peak season.

Experience

• 5+ years of HVAC controls related experience
• Professionally trained with major brands of residential HVAC systems and controls, including 24v and communicating ones
• Knowledge of communicating system and ducted zoning system is a strong plus
• Experience with literature, troubleshooting guide and other documentation development

Education/Certification

• 5 plus years of progressive experience preferably within a high-volume DC environment
• 2 plus years of leadership experience

People Management: Yes

Physical Requirements / Work Environment: Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to travel on business or work beyond normal work hours as necessary

Reports To: Manager, Logistics

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.