West Point VPC Team - Yard Supervisor

GLOVIS America, Inc.; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with generous match

Tuition reimbursement

Auto allowance $300/month

Wellness reimbursement up to $50/month

Discretionary annual bonus

14 paid holidays

Vacation & Sick time

Job summary

GLOVIS America, Inc. is seeking a 1st Shift Yard Supervisor to oversee yard operations, ensuring vehicles have known locations and are moved safely and efficiently.

The role leads the Yard Team, sets priorities, monitors progress, and provides feedback to meet company goals. Strong leadership and supervisory experience are required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience is essential.
• Ability to develop and motivate a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to organize work activities and people.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Review daily goals with the team and assign responsibilities.
• Plan, organize, and manage the work of employees to meet organizational requirements.
• Ensure correct vehicles are pulled and delivered to correct locations.
• Collaborate with other teams to meet daily company goals.
• Ensure team members understand roles and are trained and qualified.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching or discipline as needed.
• Maintain communication between employees and senior management.
• Conduct accident reviews and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Proven leadership experience

Team development & motivation

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Supervisory principles

Organizing work activities

Vision and direction

English reading/writing

Following verbal/written instructions

Education

HS Diploma/G.E.D.

1 Year Direct Experience Required

3 Years Direct Experience Preferred

Manufacturing/Logistics Experience Preferred

1-3 Years Supervisory Experience Required

Job description

• High School Diploma Preferred, but NOT Required
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 14 paid Company Holidays
• 80 Hours of Vacation
• 40+ Hours of Sick (Differing sick policy for CA, details provided in offer letter)
• 401K w/ GENEROUS Match
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for Auto Allowance of $300 per Month
• Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
• Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses
• Team Wear Including Safety Shoes
• Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually
• Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, Frequent Employee Appreciation Events & More!!

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

COME BE A PART OF OUR EXCELLENT TEAM!

• High School Diploma Preferred, but NOT Required
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 14 paid Company Holidays
• 80 Hours of Vacation
• 40+ Hours of Sick (Differing sick policy for CA, details provided in offer letter)
• 401K w/ GENEROUS Match
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligible for Auto Allowance of $300 per Month
• Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
• Eligible to Receive Referral Bonuses
• Team Wear Including Safety Shoes
• Eligible for Discretionary Bonus Annually
• Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, Frequent Employee Appreciation Events & More!!

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The primary role of the 1st Shift Yard Supervisor is to ensure that the vehicles in the yard have a known location and are moved as needed safely and efficiently. The Supervisor will manage the activities of the Yard Team by providing clear direction, monitoring progress, and providing feedback to ensure that Company goals are met.

Responsibilities

Primary

• Review the daily goals with the team and assign responsibilities as needed.
• Plan, organize, and manage the work of employees to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
• Ensure the correct vehicles are pulled and that they are delivered to the correct locations.
• Collaborate with other teams and departments to help ensure the overall daily Company goals are met.
• Ensure every Team Member understands their role and is trained and qualified to perform it.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, training or discipline as needed.
• Maintain communication between employees and senior management to ensure procedures and policies are well understood.
• Conduct accident reviews and provide Glovis corrective action (A3 panel).

Secondary

• Ensure new hires are trained properly.
• Assess current procedures and recommend improvements.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of all subordinates.
• Approve or deny time off requests.
• Monitor employee timecards and address any attendance point accumulation.
• Ensure repair orders are opened as needed.

Skills

• Proven leadership experience
• Ability to develop and motivate a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Skill in organizing work activities and people
• Ability to provide and support a vision and direction
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Education & Experience

• HS Diploma/G.E.D.
• 1 Year of Direct Experience Required
• 3 Years of Direct Experience Preferred
• Manufacturing and/or Logistics Experience Preferred
• 1 - 3 Years of Supervisory Experience Required

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Stand/Walk
• Sit
• Drive
• Bend/Stoop

Working and Environmental Conditions

This position works in a plant manufacturing/warehouse setting.

• Exposure to loud noises from vehicles and heavy machinery
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to chemicals/fumes

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of skills and abilities required to do the job. Glovis America, Inc. reserves the right to alter and change this job description at any time without notice based on business needs.