What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift Logistics Team Leader position at Alene Candles Midwest LLC?
Summary
Coordinates activities of the Logistics department in partnership with the Logistics Supervisor. Assists in the design, implementation and continuous improvement efforts in the Logistics area.
Role and Responsibilities
· Ensure finished goods inventory accuracy.
· Investigate inventory issues, work with the customer to ensure all shipments are completed accurately and on time.
· Process shipments in customer system, and Mas500.
· Ability to navigate multiple systems and perform multiple transactions with 100% accuracy.
· Oversee inbound and outbound deliveries to and from the facility.
· Schedule shipments and track delivery appointments work with customer and freight carriers to ensure all deliveries and pick-ups are on schedule.
· Train all new employees to Alene processes and procedures.
· Follow up with all employees to ensure all processes and procedures are being followed.
· Implement and Maintain Electronic Resource Planning System (ERP) in logistical and cross functional areas.
· Assist Logistics Supervisor in managing space requirements for materials and finished goods as it pertains to the fluctuation of slow and busy seasons.
· Serve as the backup to the Logistics Supervisor as needed.
· Maintain Alene standards of performance and comply with housekeeping, safety policies and procedures.
· Other duties as assigned by the Logistics Supervisor.
Education required:
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Range of Experience:
· 1 to 3 years shipping and receiving experience
· Certified fork lift operator license required.
· PC skills to include at minimum Microsoft Word and Excel; ERP/MAS500 required.
Preferred Skills:
· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
· Knowledge of principles in global logistics.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong Organization and Communication Skills.
· Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
· Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative and good judgment.
· Ability to prioritize work and use time efficiently.
· Ability to work accurately, with interruptions, to meet deadlines.
· Creative problem solving skills.
· Self-motivated.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
List the physical demands of the job such as weight limits, safety requirements, routine exposure to environment or chemicals, etc.