Logistics Supervisor (Engineering Degree Required)

Logistics Area Leader

Location : Memphis, TN

Report To : Logistics Manager

Work Arrangements : 100% on-site

In this role you will :

• Build capability in Logistics team leaders and technicians to deliver key business results and drive line / area improvements
• Responsible for engaging the team in meeting Safety, Quality, Production and Cost targets for their line / area
• Develop and maintain department / team scorecards and review with leadership each month; understand where gaps exist versus results targets and the causes
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators are established for teams and results are communicated regularly
• Drive high-performance work culture by engaging with team members on the floor and coaching to problem solve, make decisions, and become self-reliant
• Leverage High-Performance Organizational principles to develop leadership skills in individuals and the teams
• Partner with Logistics Manager in developing and delivering business master plan, including key technical and organizational projects
• Address gaps in line / area performance through the implementation and effective coaching of company Continuous Improvement methodologies;

foster a zero-loss culture

• Responsible for ensuring department issues are driven to root cause and eliminated
• Understand company policies and procedures and apply consistently across your teams; administer any necessary discipline
• Oversee training and qualification programs for designated line / area; participate in assessments, ensure effective training, and maintain consistent qualification standards
• Translate complex information into easily understandable messages to facilitate clear communication and expectations
• Embrace change and build team buy-in to new initiatives and improvements
• Manage time and attendance for designated line / area (including payroll approval)
• Provide performance-based feedback to team leaders and technicians, included annual Performance Appraisals
• Model the Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other
• Understand Supply Chain software / systems and serve as a resource to team (WMS / Blue Yonder, IMI, Oracle)
• Track and drive favorable manufacturing variances while ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure peanut usage and variance systems are functioning correctly
• Identify and support cost savings projects

What we are looking for :

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, any discipline
• 2 years of logistics or manufacturing operational experience as well as experience in leading supervising, supervising, or managing others
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a large organization to deliver business needs
• Ability to effectively engage on the floor
• Decisive, proactive and strategic in decision making
• Strong analytical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause identification skills
• Effectively works across organization boundaries and with diverse teams
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to learn new skills / technologies quickly
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that most effectively supports the organization
• Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role :

• Prior people management experience in a high-performance work environment
• food manufacturing experience
30+ days ago