Logistics Supervisor - Food Manufacturing Job at Jobot in Romeoville

Growing food manufacturing organization seeks experienced warehouse and logistics supervisor to join the team.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Hunter Prater
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Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing food manufacturing company with multiple locations across the US.

Why join us?

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
401k with company match
Generous PTO policies

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Logistics Supervisor to join our team in the food manufacturing industry. This role is integral to the smooth running of our warehouse operations and will require a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing all logistics activities, ensuring efficient and timely production, and distribution of our food products. This position requires a deep understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), SAP software, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the food manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all logistics operations, including inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and supply chain processes.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, and HACCP regulations in all logistics operations.
• Utilize SAP software to optimize logistics processes and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
• Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.
• Prepare or file environmental certification applications.
• Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Logistics Supervisor or similar role within the food manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience of working with GMP, SQF, SAP, and HACCP.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of logistics and inventory management software.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable and self-motivated with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions quickly.
• Ability to manage and lead a team to success.

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