Talentboost Looking for Transportation & Logistics Manager at North Andover MA Full Time

The Transportation and Logistics supervisor manages the internal and external transportation and logistics functions including people, processes, equipment, and materials. In addition, the role ensures the proper analysis and planning of inventory transfers between the manufacturing plant and all outside branch plants.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising internal logistics associates and currently 6 CDL drivers.
• Understands all safety rules and procedures and follow them at all times.
• Following, developing, and enhancing all safety and compliance functions within the Transportation and Logistics teams.
• Ensures compliance with all company and regulatory standards (safety, DOT, inventory controls, housekeeping GMPs, SQF, etc.).
• Manages all transportation equipment and contacts including lease agreements, cost evaluations and approvals, maintenance, and associated functions.
• Selecting and coordinating with external transportation carriers to support material transfers. Includes evaluation of carrier safety, efficiency, and cost.
• Develops and coordinates daily driver shuttle assignments and schedules including third party carrier needs and requests. Coordinates shuttle schedules with external storage facilities
• Providing support for all equipment, process improvement or personnel needs.
• Maintaining proper employment levels through selecting, interviewing, and coordinating the training of personnel. Manage activities to improve team member retention.
• Leads the logistics planning team (currently 2 planners) in the development of daily Hot Sheets, Priority Product listings, and Production Shuttles for both internal and external transfers.
• Through planning and analysis of on hand inventory levels and customer demand ensure that both raw materials and finished goods are in the proper branch plant in order to ensure completion of production schedules and to ensure on time customer shipping.
• Coordinating and prioritizing assignments for all employees to assure customer demand is satisfied in a timely manner.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Working knowledge of all DOT regulations and processes.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English.
• Strong business and inventory analysis skills.
• Intermediate to advanced MS office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• In-depth knowledge of JD Edwards or similar ERP system a plus.

Preferred Skills

• 5 years of supervisory experience working within transportation, distribution, inventory planning and logistics.
• Food safety and GMP experience a plus.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floor for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform work functions in a subzero environment for prolonged periods.
• Can lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment when necessary (safety shoes and uniform).

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, College degree preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.
• Successful completion of substance and physical screening.
• Not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice at managements sole discretion.

This job has been posted by TalentBoost on behalf of Bake’n Joy. TalentBoost is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of TalentBoost not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.