What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Supervisor position at SEDA North America?
Ready to Keep the Flow Moving in Sustainable Manufacturing?
At Seda North America, logistics isn’t just about moving boxes — it’s about powering the future of eco‑friendly packaging. As a growing facility supplying major brands across North America, we’re looking for a driven Logistics Supervisor to oversee warehouse operations across all shifts and ensure materials and products move seamlessly from production to delivery.
If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, know how to turn challenges into solutions, and want to be part of a team that’s scaling quickly, this is your opportunity. You’ll be the link between production and logistics, leading with clarity, enforcing safety and efficiency, and inspiring your team to keep operations running at their best. Explore Seda at: https://www.sedagroup.com/
Primary Responsibilities
• Communicate effectively with production and quality teams to ensure smooth transfer of finished goods from the production floor to warehouse and loading docks.
• Oversee systems for product and raw material inventory, including delivery schedules, transport costs, and performance metrics.
• Ensure effective control of transportation, warehousing, and stock management processes.
• Maintain structures to monitor the flow of goods and materials across all shifts.
smooth transfer of finished goods from the production floor to warehouse and loading docks.
• Analyze logistical challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Motivate, coach, and supervise warehouse team members across all shifts.
• Serve as a communication conduit between all three shifts.
• Monitor quality, quantity, cost, and efficiency of goods movement and storage.
• Lead waste reduction and efficiency programs for pallets, stock rotation, and storage.
• Uphold safe working practices, GMP, hygiene standards, and OSHA compliance.
• Coordinate cycle counts and stock audits.
• Ensure proper maintenance of warehouse equipment, including scissor lifts, LGVs, and forklifts.
• Oversee staff hiring, training, coaching, discipline, and performance reviews.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support warehouse operations.
Skills
- Working knowledge of ERP systems with strong preference on SAP
- Working knowledge of all aspects of warehouse and distribution management, including safety and OSHA regulations.
- Solid understanding & use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and associated systems.
- Six Sigma/LEAN experience, preferably in a distribution/warehouse/logistics center environment.
- Experience implementing LEAN a plus.
- Analytical skills to include problem identification and resolution.
- Extensive knowledge of scheduling & pull systems (Kanban, sequence management, packaging, supermarket, product flow, etc.).
- Ability to apply resourcefulness and creativity to solve space problems and department activities (Pick-pack-ship, custom packaging, storage of spare parts, increase productivity, etc.)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
What does Seda Offer?
- Competitive Wages shift differential
- Great Place to Work Certified
- Exceptionally clean, food-safe environment
- On the job training and career growth
- Strong, helpful team culture
- Competitive wages
- 10 Paid Holidays PTO
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (First of the month following date of hire.)
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending
- 401(K) with company match, (starting Day 1)
- Education Assistance
- Community involvement opportunities
Physical Requirements
- Ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50lb weight unassisted
- Stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
- Comfortable with climbing, balancing, and noisy environments
- Wear all required PPE and follow safety protocols
Seda North America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Seda North America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.