Supervisor of Logistics - 2nd Shift

Overview

The Supervisor of Logistics is responsible for overseeing transportation, heavy equipment operations and in-process material delivery for 2nd shift.

• Supervise hourly and salaried departmental personnel across all shifts and daily departmental operations
• Adhere to safe work practices
• Utilize a variety of standard concepts, practices and procedures, and company policies; rely on metrics that measure incoming and outgoing demands, along with experience and judgment to plan and accomplish department/organizational goals
• Work with Electric Boat operating systems
• Facilitate the movement of material and ensure deliveries are scanned to drop zones
• Communicate workflow between shifts
• Be responsible for fleet readiness, PMs, repairs, etc.
• Develop and implement metrics for delivery performance and material goals/plans
• Exercise independent creativity and latitude
• Promote and actively support EBQP Process Improvement System and attain facility departmental goals
• Work with the EBQP Process Improvement Team to define and eliminate waste to reduce the cost of material handling
• Document processes and provide training to team members
• Ensure compliance with all DOT/CFR regulations
• Assist with the facility forklift APT (Accident Prevention Program)

This position is located in Quonset Point at the North Kingstown, RI location.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 4 years of supply-chain, warehousing, and/or transportation experience
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
• Must be able to attain hazmat transportation qualifications
• Must be available to work all shifts, including extended hours and weekends as business needs dictate
• Understand safe operating procedures for various forklifts and be able to work with EB Inventory Tracking system
• Ability to manage functions that include transportation and material distribution
• Flexible and able to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to understand and learn Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Scanning

Preferred:

• Associates degree or higher in Business or Supply Chain Management
• Heavy equipment and tractor trailer operation experience
• Tractor Trailer experience
• CFR certification
• Shipyard experience
• Navy/Military experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Organizational, interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Strong commitment toward safety
• Strong interpersonal skills interfacing with hourly, salary, and upper management

Climbing, light lifting, pushing, reaching, stooping

Dry, inside, noise