Logistics Supervisor

JOB TITLE: Logistics Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE: To assist the Logistics Manager

The Logistics Supervisor in McCarrens is responsible for productivity, efficiency and ensures smooth running of the logistics process so the company meets the targets and delivers the highest quality product in a timely manner. The Logistics Supervisor in McCarrens drives a continuous improvement culture within their team. In addition to this, the Logistics Supervisor creates a positive employee relations environment and facilitates high motivation and engagement within the production team and across the company. Moreover, the Logistics Supervisor ensures that all employees are treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

Key Contacts/Relationships - Internal and External

Site Senior Management Team, Managers & Supervisors in production areas, Maintenance Manager, HR Manager, Technical Manager, Quality Manager & Team members, Supply Chain Manager, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager. Contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers, Customers and Auditors

Key Responsibilities:

· Monitor daily work operations and provide direction to the Logistics Team

· As the Supervisor you are required to have the factory audit ready at all times

· To train any new staff that come into the factory as per company SOP’s as the textbook and notify all staff of any changes that may occur to their working week (Saturday work/working on after work)

· Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures

· Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (CCP`s, Food Safety and Quality SOP)

· Leading and motivating operatives and team leaders/chargehands to achieve KPI’s to the best of their ability

· Develop operatives by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal performance reviews.

· Monitor and improve line / equipment capacity to meet business needs.

· Liaise with and collaborate with the Technical Department to ensure that the product is being produced to the highest levels of quality.

· Suggest improvements for quality where appropriate.

· Implement team meetings and ensure all staff understand their goals and objectives and how they relate to the site business plan.

· Manage all Employee Relations issues in line with good Human Resource practices and engaging directly with the HR Department for guidance and support.

· Maintain employees working time records in compliance with McCarrens standards, policies and procedures.

· Develop work schedules with Logistics Manager for departments by assessing priorities, workload and available resources.

· Ensure correct staffing levels are available to meet business needs.

· Report daily to Logistics Manager/Operations Manager on adherence to schedule & all other reports required.

· Proactively managing attendance and absenteeism within the department which includes filling out of all paperwork.

· Proactively managing H&S within their department which includes filling out any relevant paperwork such as Accident Investigation Report forms, reporting near misses and the reporting and of all accidents including photos, times etc. and all relevant information. Black books must be carried at all times and must be handed back to the operations manager when full. Internal audits of their area to be carried out on a weekly/monthly basis.

· To be flexible at all times and to rotate stock on a daily basis.

· To ensure that product traceability and record keeping of same is carried out in continuous, diligent, and accurate manner at all times through both paper records and through the company Emydex system.

· The facilitating of a lean culture and coaching towards this.

· Management of all breaks and to reduce labour costs within your area.

Core KPIs:

· KPI’s will be set out and reviewed by the Logistics Manager for each period defined (month / quarter / year) reflecting achievement of agreed objectives and initiatives.

· Meeting Reporting Deadlines.

· Adherence to Group Policies and Procedures.

· Audit Results (Internal and External).

Requirements

Skills/Experience:

· Background in logisitics/manufacturing environments.

· Strong communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills.

· Ability to motivate a team, to be energetic and self-motivated.

· Organisation and leadership abilities.

· Must have a can do attitude and be flexible at all times and manage change.

· Ability to learn quickly, have autonomy and a sense of responsibility.

· Demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative.

· Ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives and ability to challenge status quo. Problem solving skills.

· Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and other common software tools.

· A high level of analytical, methodology and time management skills required.

· A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Permanent Contract
• Employee Benefit Platform
• Company Pension
• Discount on Health Insurance
• Discount on products
• Free parking
• 20 days annual leave per year, increasing with length of service