Purpose of Role

We are seeking a full-time Logistics Group Leader (Supervisor) to lead delivery/distribution operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The Logistics Group Leader is responsible for supporting the overall execution and performance of the operation for a specific location, including staffing, customer relations, performance, and direction of the overall operation.

This position requires a results-oriented, high-energy, dynamic individual in a fast-paced, high-growth delivery network.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a competent level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

• Negotiation and speaking with third party freight providers.
• Support and organization of customs and tax related issues related to Logistics 
• Experience utilizing an ERP system for receipt, shipment and warehousing of products
• Experience managing trailer staging and storage areas.
• Support maintenance of all rolling stock assigned to the Logistics department
• Warehouse management and organization 
• Receiving & Shipping docks management and organization
• Manage internal movement of material in support of warehouse and production manufacturing
• Support shipping audits and compliance as required by ISO and Quality department
• Understanding of DOT requirements for freight and shipments. 
• Maintain all KPI’s (Key Performance Indicator’s) related to Logistics 
• Develop a solid understanding of the business 
• Cultivate and sustain a safe environment, high-quality customer delivery, professional driver experience, and a positive culture.
• Monitoring, verifying, communicating, responding to and acting upon the information generated from all Logistic activities.  
• Timely response to all requests for information or inquiries from internal and external sources
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of management and staff will be imperative.
• Manage and develop 3rd party vendors, providing objectives & challenging opportunities to advance the company.
• Assist in the recruitment and development of staff.
• Ensure that practices, policies, and procedures are enforced and consistently implemented.
• Schedule and participate in negotiations with Vendors, Contractors and Service Providers to secure best value/service standards are met.
• Drive initiatives that contribute to long-term excellence.
• Responsible for compliance with Local, Federal and State legislation pertaining to personnel, equipment, vehicle and building matters.
• Coordinates, resolves, and responds to issues as they pertain to the Operations Performance.
• Manage and minimize inbound and outbound freight cost through focused cost management of plant and regional backhaul, fuel mpg and cpg, asset utilization, vehicle maintenance, accident and injury prevention, route optimization and other major cost categories.
• Ensure that equipment and driver performance standards are meeting company specifications and expectations.
• Measure and report daily/weekly/monthly KPI performance results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.