Material Handler Supervisor

Forward Air Corporation; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of logistics services is seeking a Material Handler Supervisor for their Union City operation. This role involves overseeing inventory management, ensuring quality compliance, and managing personnel. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits such as health insurance and a wellness program.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid time off

Health, vision, and dental insurance options

401(k)

Wellness program

Company provided life insurance

Qualifications

• 5 years of warehouse and/or distribution leadership.
• Lower-level management/supervisory role over staff.
• Forklift certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage training and development of account personnel.
• Conduct audits of operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Collaboration

Training Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

IMS/WMS Systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor for one of the world’s leading global providers of integrated logistics services offering air & ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, domestic transportation, contract logistics and distribution. The Material Handler Supervisor role carries a varied set of responsibilities towards the outbound management of inventory within a 45,000+ square foot operation dedicated to a single client’s distribution and fulfillment needs. Administering & maintaining Quality Assurance processes, systems, and tasks in a dedicated role for a DC at Omni Logistics in Union City, CA. Collaboration, implementation, and monitoring functions are key elements of the position.

Job Description

Position: Material Handler Supervisor

Compensation: $68,000 Annually

Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor for one of the world’s leading global providers of integrated logistics services offering air & ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, domestic transportation, contract logistics and distribution. The Material Handler Supervisor role carries a varied set of responsibilities towards the outbound management of inventory within a 45,000+ square foot operation dedicated to a single client’s distribution and fulfillment needs. Administering & maintaining Quality Assurance processes, systems, and tasks in a dedicated role for a DC at Omni Logistics in Union City, CA. Collaboration, implementation, and monitoring functions are key elements of the position.

Core Responsibilities & Duties

• Ensure compliance with relevant quality, regulatory, and compliance standards
• Manage and execute the training and development of account personnel
• Conduct audits of DC operational processes
• Review and advise with regards to operations and quality documentation for the inbound operations of the DC
• Supervising 4+ account dedicated staff members
• Working with operations management and account supervisors to ensure high quality performance, strict process & safety adherence, and continuous improvement
• Support the execution of performance assessments, risk assessments, & quality investigations
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 5 years of warehouse and/or distribution leadership (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Lower-level management/supervisory role over staff/personnel within a distribution, warehouse, and/or 3PL facility
• Adequate knowledge, experience, and/or understanding of the supply chain industry
• Performance standards and KPI metric development
• Safety Compliance (OSHA etc.)
• IMS/WMS Systems
• Adequate understanding of value-added services
• Experience and knowledge of 5S, Lean, or similarly principled methodologies
• Kamishibai Management (Lean)
• Reverse Logistics Management, Handling & Processing
• Competent levels of proficiency in administrative and reporting tools/applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• Forklift certification and/or license a plus
• 5S, Lean, or similar training/certifications
• Hazardous Materials Storage and Shipping
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Two weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Commuter benefit plan
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Wellness program
• A great place to work with a terrific culture
  
  

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About Us

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 " Americas Most Trustworthy Companies " publication

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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