Logistics Supervisor

To ensure efficient, smooth transportation and movement of material and finished goods at Kelvion campus at Catoosa Ok, and our customers domestically and abroad.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Planning, organizing, and overseeing the movement of goods and materials within a company
• Monitoring and managing day-to-day logistics activities, such as scheduling deliveries and troubleshooting delivery issues.
• Overseeing inventory control and ensuring the accuracy of all orders.
• Negotiating contracts with carriers and suppliers.
• Ensuring Health and safety regulations are followed.
• Managing inventory and coordinating staff to meet business objectives
• Enforcing operational policies and procedures to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain accurate records and files on shipping documentation
• Communicate with all Kelvion departments, trucking companies, customs brokers, carriers and others involved in the movement of material and shipments.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Safety

• Safely and efficiently operate powered industrial lift trucks / equipment (PIT), and dock safety equipment inclusive of performing daily PM checklists and maintenance required on assigned equipment. Identify and report maintenance issues as they arise to warehouse supervisor.
• Report any property damage, safety incidents (including near misses) or material damages immediately to your Supervisor / Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Quality

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Will adhere to all quality requirements that are inside of the Quality Management system.
• Understand and comply with all facets of the 5S and Safety Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES – Corporate / Site

• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Operational Framework
• To be part of & to promote Knoxville Standard of Excellence which incorporates high standard of ethical behavior, to promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and one team culture.
• All employees are expected to follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Language Skills: Fluent in English to read and comprehend written guidelines and instructions and perform basic verbal and written communication. Fluent in Spanish a plus.
• Computer skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and ability to learn various functions assigned within the ERP (SAP or other) manufacturing system.
• Communications Skills: Ability to receive, listen, and understand in-coming messages (Teams and Telecom), verbal, and written communication from Shipping & Receiving, Inventory Control, and Quality co-workers, outside transportation firms and supplier documentation.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply general rules to determine resolutions of requests and be able to process numbers as needed to put away and pull material per transaction requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Responsible for overseeing the shipping and receiving departments in all aspects; i.e., supervisory, quality, maintenance, accountability, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• 3-5 years prior experience in shipping, inventory control, material handling, and/or receiving in a manufacturing / factory environment preferred.
• Must be able to safely and efficiently operate turret and stand up/reach forklifts in narrow aisle/locations safely and productively.
• Basic math and reading skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to comprehend quality work instructions, correspondence, and memos in English.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Basic shop math.  Math skills associated with measurement and counting.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to reason logically and develop both practical and creative solutions to problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands, arms and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.  The employee must regularly hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee will be working in a manufacturing area which has moving mechanical equipment, hazards associated with welding, airborne mists and particles, chemicals and loud shop noises. Employee may work in outdoor weather conditions.

At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened to, their contributions recognised, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company. 

Together, We Shape the Future