At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We have an opening for a Logistics Supervisor based in City of Industry, CA! The Logistics Supervisor must be highly competent in displaying leadership abilities that help empower others to performance levels that contribute to the achievement of corporate, plant and personal goals. Must be a strong team player with an absolute commitment to safety and quality. Requires enthusiasm th... more details
At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.
We have an opening for a Logistics Supervisor based in City of Industry, CA!
The Logistics Supervisor must be highly competent in displaying leadership abilities that help empower others to performance levels that contribute to the achievement of corporate, plant and personal goals. Must be a strong team player with an absolute commitment to safety and quality. Requires enthusiasm that energizes and motivates Associates while directing the warehouse and logistics activities of the plant, including warehousing, transportation and offsite storage locations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises all warehouse associates and work closely with associates in Production, Maintenance, QA and Human Resources
- Trains, coaches, mentors, and provides feedback/recognition to associates
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment for all associates and visitors. Ensures all safety rules are followed
- Communicates Standard Operating Procedures and plant rules to all team members and ensures that they are implemented and strictly adhere to
- Monitors all loads for accuracy and correct shipping placement on outside carriers
- Responsible for pallet inventory in and out of the plant
- Responsible for maintaining the loading and releasing of all finished goods to our customers on time and in an orderly fashion
- Work with Q.A. Department to insure that only product that has cleared “HOLD” will be shipped to our customers
- Assist Operations Team in verifying accurate production counts and code dates on all manufacturing items
- Conducts regularly scheduled team meetings
- Analysis of warehouse practices to develop new procedures to reduce expense, improve inventory accuracy, efficiency and service
- Monitor orders/inventory to prevent product shortages and develop processes to eliminate potential shortages
- Documents notable items, both positive and negative, and places in personnel file
- Maintains lines of communication between associates and management
- Supports and deploys all plant initiatives such as: MOS (management operating system), TPM (total productive maintenance), Maintenance Excellence, SQF (safe quality foods), etc
Preferred Candidate Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Five to ten years related experience is required
- Food manufacturing experience is preferred
- Distribution experience is required
- SAP experience is required in transportation and warehouse management modules.
- Working knowledge of Demand Planning, Supply Chain, transportation & Inventory Processes.
- Prior experience working with warehouse management systems specialized in RF controlled inventories.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Office machinery including: Computers, printers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.
- Software including: Microsoft Office (excel, word, visio,), Lotus Notes, SAP, MP2 required
- Facility machinery including: Dairy processing & packaging equipment, forklifts required
The base compensation range for this position is $79,000K - $90,000K commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.
