Logistics Supervisor

Location:

This position is located onsite at our facility in Kearny NJ. There is no option for remote or hybrid work.

This role is in support of Cencoras global logistics and storage services marketed through our World Courier business.

The Logistics Supervisor will supervise and assist in leading and managing the Gateway Operations including drivers dispatchers and operations personnel.

• Supervise the day to day operations

• Assign work to direct reports

• Handle and document low level personnel issues

• Document and deliver staff performance feedback and performance reviews.

• Assist with staffing and scheduling to ensure optimal coverage on all shifts

• Participate in interviews for new hires

• Maintain confidentiality of employee records

• Ensure a clean and harassment-free work environment

• Manage station inbound and outbound shipments and assign resources as needed

• Monitor discrepancies by making sure appropriate notes are entered in the job

• Ensure that all job instructions and packaging needs are followed

• Monitor scheduling to ensure proper coverage at all times to handle workload

• Use GPS tracking and ensure drivers are assigned to appropriate vehicles

• Anticipate prioritize and communicate and resolve problems throughout the day

• Manage employee training requirements and train staff on operation procedures

• Comply with TSA screening of freight

• Trouble shoot and manage problems through corrective action process

• Monitor shipment notes for shipments on hold or otherwise in the stations custody

• Monitor live animals being held in the station to ensure proper care

• Provide guidance to other staff members/offices with general questions about operations and packaging

Education:

• Minimum of an associate degree

Experience:

• 5 years relevant supervisory experience is required

Skills & Knowledge:

• Provide leadership and direction for the department.

• Communicate and build professional relationships.

• Maintain an approachable and professional demeanor

• Train coach and motivate others.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Proficient in World Courier operating systems Microsoft Word & Excel

• Lead by example.

We provide compensation benefits and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members ability to live with purpose every addition to traditional offerings like medical dental and vision care we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical emotional financial and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families which may include backup dependent care adoption assistance infertility coverage family building support behavioral health solutions paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth we also offer a variety of training programs professional development resources and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs employee resource groups volunteer activities and much more. For details visit time