Logistics Supervisor- 1st shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Kentwood, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to oversee shipping, receiving and line-driver personnel, ensuring accurate inventory through daily warehouse monitoring and stocking for production lines.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to ISO/World Class Manufacturing practices, and effective communication across all levels of the plant to maintain on-time delivery and efficient warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and 4+ years supervisory experience in logistics/distribution.
• Experience in food industry or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train and monitor performance of warehouse logistics employees.
• Ensure on-time delivery, receiving requirements and materials delivery to the plant.
• Staff lines with line driver and monitor back flush levels.
• Establish and meet department operation metrics.
• Ensure adherence to company programs and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical ability

Education

Highschool diploma

Tools

SAP

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for shipping, receiving and Line Driver personnel. They will ensure that the inventory is maintained accurately through monitoring of daily warehouse activities. Ensuring that the production lines are stocked.

Core Responsibilities:

• Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Responsible for training and monitoring performance of warehouse logistics employees.
• Will provide clear performance expectations and accountability to meet on-time delivery, receiving requirements and delivery of materials through plant.
• Ensuring Lines are staffed accordingly with a line driver, monitoring back flush levels, etc.
• Ensure department operation metrics are established and delivered.
• Ensure the Logistics staff understands the expectation for meeting performance standards.
• Ensure that all HFS corporate programs and best practices are implemented.

Required Competencies & Knowledge:
Knowledge of:

• Procurement, products, and production processes.
• SAP or other WMS/ERP systems.

Skilled in:

• Must have strong experience working with SAP/ERP/WMS & JIT applications in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in an ISO or World Class Manufacturing standards organization a plus.

Ability to:

• Shipping, receiving, inventory control, purchasing and materials management principles are required.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical ability, leadership strength and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.

Proficiency in: MS Office Suite, WMS or SAP.

Work Environment:

• Work is 70% on the floor and 30% in the office.
• Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, fork lifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma
• 4+ years supervisory experience leading a logistics or distribution department accountable for shipping, receiving, and inventory management in the Food Industry or manufacturing environment.