Shift Supervisor, Supply Chain & Logistics (4pm-12am)

Novolex; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Competitive benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Supply Chain Shift Manager in New York to supervise Lift Truck Operators, Team Leads and Shift Coordinators on the same shift, driving productivity and on-time shipments while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will lead Tier 0 & Tier 1 meetings, execute the operations plan, monitor labor and equipment balance, and partner with Supply Chain Coordinators to optimize orders, inventory and distribution.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred in logistics or related field.
• 5+ years business experience in distribution/warehouse logistics.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); JDA (Red Prairie) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, engage, coach and counsel the Lift Truck Operators, Team Leads and Shift Coordinators working the same shift.
• Lead daily Tier 0 & Tier 1 meetings, ensuring standard work is followed, and all issues and problems are resolved or routed appropriately.
• Responsible for the daily execution of the operations plan created by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Works with the Supply Chain Coordinators to monitor order queue, and ensures balance of labor, equipment and warehouse work tasks.
• Quickly addresses any problems, issues or adjustments as required to complete the operations plan and ensure on time customer shipments.
• Ensures safety in the workspace by conducting safety audits, safety training and encouraging a safety orientated culture during their shift.
• Monitors operator productivity and provides constructive feedback to help operators obtain and maintain maximum productivity levels.
• Develops and implements supply chain plans that may affect the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products in order to enhance product flow.
• Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control.
• Understands the cost drivers at the site, and works to minimize and reduce costs without sacrificing quality or customer deliveries.
• Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory, and analyzes requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates.
• Drives innovation and Continuous Improvement at the site, is a champion of Change Management to support operational improvements.
• Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports.
• Coordinates logistics activities with internal and external customers.
• Ensures Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) tasking and usage to maximize productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS Degree Preferred in logistics or related field

Tools

WMS

JDA Red Prairie

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Supply Chain Shift Manager in New York to supervise Lift Truck Operators, Team Leads and Shift Coordinators on the same shift, driving productivity and on-time shipments while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will lead Tier 0 & Tier 1 meetings, execute the operations plan, monitor labor and equipment balance, and partner with Supply Chain Coordinators to optimize orders, inventory and distribution.