Logistics Supervisor

• Coordinate and ship 100% of international and domestics shipments, this includes finished goods and parts shipments, including picking and packing for parts shipments.
• Communicate and arrange transportation with 3rd party carriers (FTL, LTL, 3PL, Flatbed, etc.)
• Maintain product flow throughout the day.
• Supervision of Logistic Department employees; Leads, Logistics Coordinator and Traffic Coordinators, Inventory/Parts Shipping Team Members
• Developing Shipping processes and writing Job Instructions.
• Monitor freight shipments: on-time deliveries, exception reports, carrier reweighs and processing and reporting freight claims.
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly reporting of KPI
• Monitor and verify freight rates and customer billing accuracy, including proper routing codes.
• Ensures proper training using JI’s and development of employees assigned to department.
• Attend improvement walks and process audits.
• SAP utilization and participation in the improvement of the system.
• Attend the daily accountability meetings and action item resolution
• Safety & Cleanliness inspections and participation in Safety Committee. Along with ensuring all NORD safety policies are being followed in the department.
• Quality issue analysis (root cause- 5 Why), participation in Quality Meeting and Quality teams. Answer QN’s in SAP.
• Maintain and procure all required assets for department to achieve goals in conjunction with IE department.
• Complete all standard work procedures.
• Be an active participant in the company’s suggestion, quality, efficiency and cost-saving programs.
• Coordinate the training for all sit-down forklift certifications throughout the shop.
• Work with Sales on how we can improve customers’ experience.
• Provide freight quotes for customer proposals.
• Support the cycle count, ordering, and monitoring of the KanBan material used
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. College degree or technical degree preferred
• Experience: Prior supervisory experience required. Previous shipping experience preferred.
• Skills and Key Attributes: Ability to supervise and train personnel. Have a strong understanding of packaging concepts and international and domestic shipping. Must have a strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Must be organized and highly motivated with a customer focused attitude and be willing to take owner ship of your department. Experience with SAP or similar ERP, and advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand for up to 8 hours/day.

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the efficient, quality and on-time shipping of NORD products and parts using approved NORD methods and instructions in a safe, clean and well-organized work environment (5S). Also responsible for maintaining proper product flow through the department and meeting the department’s customers’ (internal and external) needs; identifying waste, problems with product flow or other problems within the process and solving using lean techniques – creating an environment of continuous improvement; proper training methods (JI) being utilized in the work area; maintaining adequate staffing and proper tools and equipment necessary to make sure work load can be done; understanding all equipment used in the department, ensuring equipment is working properly and being used within manufacturer’s specifications and ensuring that all preventive maintenance is performed; maintaining a high percentage of on-time order shipments; creating a motivated workforce and a climate of inclusiveness; enforcing all company policies, procedures, and practices – ISO, Human Resource, Safety or other.

The Logistics Supervisor will work very closely with the Paint and Pack Supervisor, collaborating daily to ensure product flow of finished goods through painting and packaging areas. The Logistics Supervisor will work “upstream” to monitor and coordinate goods through those areas to meet customer shipping needs.