Transportation and Logistics Supervisor
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Transportation and Logistics
Specialty
Import and Export
Salary
34
– 38
• yearly
Location
08052, Maple Shade, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/11/24
Who we are
AtThe Shyft Groupweare driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.
Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.
Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road ù for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, and more rewarding all around.
With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among FortuneÆs*100 Fastest Growing Companies.
What you'll do:
As the Transportation and Logistics Supervisor forUtilimaster(A Shyft Group Brand) based at our facility inLandisville, PA, you will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting production problems, and planning and designing manufacturing plant floor layouts to ensure equipment and materials are located and coordinated efficiently.
The nature of your role will involve constant interaction with our manufacturing team, and you will be expected to participate in the daily GEMBA. You will also partner with operations to help make logistical improvements and design solutions to solve hands-on issues such as tooling and equipment repairs.
You will also be accountable for:
Supervising your team of Transportation and Logistics Team Leads and Associates
Educating your team on the 'Plan for Every Part' methodology and guiding them in its application
Building and implementing innovative materials management processes
Establishing clear expectations and ensuring accountability through servant leadership
Maintaining productivity, reliability, and accuracy standards for the department
Improving policies and procedures that will become standardized across your team
Building and nurturing relationships cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and quality teams
Staying attuned to customer requirements and new changes in support of assembly
Implementing corrective actions when failures occur within the flow of materials
Supervisory administrative activities such as vacation and timecard approvals, overtime, hiring, and training
Relocation assistance to the Landisville, PA area is available for non-local candidates.
What you need to be successful:
High School Diploma or GED
Two or more (2+) years of Transportation and Logistics experience within a complex materials environment
Project management skills
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office, and network applications
Up to 10% local travel
You should be proficient in:
Recruiting and Training Experience
Budgeting / Forecasting Experience
Leadership / People Management
Bachelor's Degree
Salary info:
$33.65 - $38.46 / hr
AtThe Shyft Groupweare driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.
Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.
Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road ù for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, and more rewarding all around.
With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among FortuneÆs*100 Fastest Growing Companies.
What you'll do:
As the Transportation and Logistics Supervisor forUtilimaster(A Shyft Group Brand) based at our facility inLandisville, PA, you will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting production problems, and planning and designing manufacturing plant floor layouts to ensure equipment and materials are located and coordinated efficiently.
The nature of your role will involve constant interaction with our manufacturing team, and you will be expected to participate in the daily GEMBA. You will also partner with operations to help make logistical improvements and design solutions to solve hands-on issues such as tooling and equipment repairs.
You will also be accountable for:
Supervising your team of Transportation and Logistics Team Leads and Associates
Educating your team on the 'Plan for Every Part' methodology and guiding them in its application
Building and implementing innovative materials management processes
Establishing clear expectations and ensuring accountability through servant leadership
Maintaining productivity, reliability, and accuracy standards for the department
Improving policies and procedures that will become standardized across your team
Building and nurturing relationships cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and quality teams
Staying attuned to customer requirements and new changes in support of assembly
Implementing corrective actions when failures occur within the flow of materials
Supervisory administrative activities such as vacation and timecard approvals, overtime, hiring, and training
Relocation assistance to the Landisville, PA area is available for non-local candidates.
What you need to be successful:
High School Diploma or GED
Two or more (2+) years of Transportation and Logistics experience within a complex materials environment
Project management skills
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office, and network applications
Up to 10% local travel
You should be proficient in:
Recruiting and Training Experience
Budgeting / Forecasting Experience
Leadership / People Management
Bachelor's Degree
Salary info:
$33.65 - $38.46 / hr