Logistics Supervisor

Summary/Objective 

Provide work directions to warehouse team and drivers to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost and people objectives set by the customer and MAU. This will require the Driver/Logistics Supervisor to manage the daily tasks of inventory control and material movement at offsite locations and drivers.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Work hours may vary based on client needs, but the typical schedule is 7:30am - 4:00pm with occasional overtime as needed.

Essential Functions 

Customer Expectations 

• Lead Pre-Shift Meetings  

• Attend scheduled performance meetings with the customer 

• Manage employee work assignments 

• Communicate shift turnover effectively  

• Perform Gemba walks throughout the shift (Process Compliance) 

• Verify production via Hour by Hour reporting  

•  Address issues that are below target 

• Document corrective actions  

• Respond / Perform special requests from the customer 

• Address Concerns  

• Provide Follow Up  

• Ensure associate/colleague standard work is followed 

• Ability to implement countermeasures and apply containment   

• Ensure SOIs are maintained and being followed 

• Ensure associate compliance with GMP, dress code and MAU policies 

Talent Management 

• Sustain and support Leader Standard Work  

• Be an agent of conflict resolution  

• Management Crisis i.e.safety issues, injuries, property damage etc.  

• Provide continuous training efforts to improve team performance  

• Process Improvement 

• Employee claims/investigations 

• Security compliance and suspension of employees 

Operational Management 

• Promote and support a positive Safety Culture  

• Ensure profitability by minimizing / eliminating property damage risk and managing overtime 

• Provide post-accident reports and drug testing 

• Daily Payroll/Kronos maintenance 

• Support and operate within headcount allocations  

• Manage expectations regarding Site Safety and Quality rules  

• Participate in continuous improvement projects when expectations aren’t met 

• Employee attendance counseling,  

• Active participation in 4 Step Problem solving 

Competencies  

• Flexibility 

• Communication Proficiency 

• Collaboration Skills 

• Customer/Client Focus 

• Organizational Skills 

• Initiative 

• Problem Solving/Analysis 

• Time Management 

• Decision- Making 

• Leadership 

• Strategic Thinking 

• Teamwork Orientation 

• Results Driven 

• Thoroughness 

Required Competencies for all MAU Staff: 

• Ethical Conduct 

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility 

Preferred Education and Experience 

3-5 years in Lead or Supervisory role in warehouse setting.  

3-5 years driving experience. 

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position manages all employees that are drivers for MAU at Lonza and is responsible for the performance management of the employees within that department. 

Career Path Progression from this position 

• Platform Manager 

• Site Manager 

• General Manager 

Work Environment or Working Conditions

The working conditions and environments are created by our customer’s facilities both in administrative areas and manufacturing environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Customer sites sometimes include process manufacturing equipment and heavy power industrial vehicles. Environments may vary from non-temperature controlled environments to GMP clean room required.

Physical Demands

This position may require the following to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to lift 5- 20lbs periodically and 50lbs on occasion


• Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours


• Ability to climb stairs multiple times a day

Travel 

No travel required 

EEO Statement

MAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, protected Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.