What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Logistics 1st Shift position at BELIMO Automation AG?
Introduction
The Group Leader, Logistics is responsible for leading, motivating, and developing hourly employees while ensuring efficient, safe, and accurate operations within all Logistics functions. This role oversees manpower planning, picking, packing, inventory accuracy, and compliance with Belimo’s organizational guidelines and SOPs.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Workforce Management
- Lead, motivate, and develop hourly employees in alignment with company guidelines.
- Plan and schedule manpower effectively, redistributing resources as needed.
- Cross-train employees to ensure flexibility and efficiency across all warehouse functions.
- Manage and approve employee time sheets, including temporary staff.
- Provide training and coaching using Belimo SOPs, standards, and training tools.
Order Preparation Operations
- Supervise daily shipping activities (picking, packing, labeling and loading)
- Monitor productivity and implement improvements
- Resolve shipping issues in a timely manner
- Support same day shipping and manage On Time Delivery performance
- Supervise staff to ensure compliance with established SOPs.
Inventory & Systems Management
- Ensure storage locations are accurate and current in ERP/WMS systems.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Support and oversee cycle counting activities across storage locations.
- Utilize SAP and WMS system tools to monitor and manage warehouse operations.
Equipment & Safety
- Promote and enforce forklift safety practices and documentation.
- Ensure proper use and compliance with Belimo sponsored PPE requirements.
- Manage and maintain Logistics tools and equipment
- Manage effective picking / packing strategies to support Customer Expectations
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment.
- Follow and maintain OSHA/ISO procedures and SOPs for all Logistics responsibilities.
Required Expertise
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience in warehouse or logistics leadership.
- Strong knowledge of ERP (SAP preferred) and WMS systems.
- Solid understanding of OSHA/ISO compliance requirements.
- Ability to manage teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of inventory management and Logistics best practices.
- Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher in Business, Logistics, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of shipping / distribution experience, including 1–3 years in a supervisory role.
- Forward-thinking with strong time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional demeanor with ability to multi-task effectively.
- Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
- Computer literate with ERP/WMS experience (SAP preferred).
- Hands-on experience with forklifts, pallet trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real-world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone.
About BelimoBelimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.
Compensation & BenefitsBelimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base pay for this position ranges from $70,000 - $80,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 10% of an employee’s annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo
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