Logistics Supervisor
Who We Are:
With over 11,000 employees at over 40 facilities across US, Canada & Europe, Hearthside Food Solutions is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. We strive to understand our team members and support them however we can. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement – both for the business and our people. We want team members that will support us in owning safety together – speaking up when they see a problem. When we focus on our people and safety, it ensures we all are driving better performance as well as on time delivery to our customer
Job Scope:
The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for shipping, receiving and Line Driver personnel . They will insure that the inventory is maintained accurately through monitoring of daily warehouse activities. Ensuring that the production lines are stocked. Reporting to the Logistics Manager and will oversee 19 Warehouse Operators at the Kentwood, Michigan H1 facility
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.
- The shift is: Wed, Thurs, Fri, every other Saturday 6pm to 6am
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Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world’s leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.
Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Hearthside Food Solutions believes in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please let us know.
Other details
- Job Family Supervisor
- Pay Type Salary
- Grand Rapids - H1, 3061 Shaffer Avenue, Kentwood, Michigan, United States of America