About this role
Job Title : Logistics Supervisor
Department: Shipping
Reports To: This position reports to the Plant Controller.
Span of Control: This position provides supervision to the Shipping Team.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Logistics Supervisor provides leadership for warehouse employees and processes at the Compton manufacturing facility. They are responsible for managing inbound and outbound shipment of goods and materials, warehouse operations and raw material procurement processes. They work closely with internal and external customers and vendors to ensure 100% on-time delivery of quality products. This position reports to the Plant Controller. The expected compensation range for this position is from $90,000-$115,000/annually. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), paid time off (vacation, standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Living the safety standard and adhering to safety responsibilities
- Adheres to, and continuously improves, all plant and position-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards
- Ensures a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and builds a culture where safety is a first priority
- Clearly communicates expectations and holds individuals accountable for safety performance
Leading warehouse operations
- Monitors finished-goods and raw materials inventory.
- Anticipates Raw Materials demand trends to ensure optimum inventory levels
- Evaluates warehousing needs and establishes FIFO standards to minimize product aging
- Monitors scrap inventory and manages shipments to recyclers
- Performs and monitors cycle counts and physical inventories, including counts of low-level materials upon request Uses the manufacturing communications network effectively
- Maintains and reports department metrics.
- Optimizes the use of onsite warehouse space
- Manages and reports daily shipments of finished goods
- Coordinates communication with external carriers
- Monitors required SAP transactions are completed accurately and on time
- Monitors Printing & matching up picklists, packing lists, bills of lading with each shipment
- Uses TPM tools to establish and maintain a well-defined and transparent process
- Establishes back-up support for critical business tasks
- Manages the Forklift Fleet while maintaining the department repair budget
- Monitors & controls carrier detention and overtime
- Maintain housekeeping in the warehouse and all loading areas
- Check in Customer Returns
- Reviewing shipments to ensure all trucks are loaded correctly and relieved from inventory according to the customer’s order specifications
Leading and developing talent
- Establishes clear and measurable performance expectations and holds direct reports accountable for delivering the goals
- Ensures that all warehouse personnel are trained and qualified to operate PIVs (Powered Industrial Vehicles)
- Collaborates with necessary departments to ensure team members are well trained and acquire the certifications necessary to perform the full scope of their job expectations
- Reviews and approves payroll for departmental primary employees.
- Conducts daily huddles with team
- Invests in the growth and development of direct reports and others to achieve sustained success
- Effectively engages all team to collaboratively own the success of the business and contribute to continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity, etc
- Provides candid feedback on expectations and performance to all team members on a regular basis and drives appropriate actions for further improvement
- Recognizes and rewards positive behaviors and contribution to critical plant performance metrics
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred in Inventory Management, Logistics or related field
- Experience with SAP or another ERP system (SAP preferred).
- Five or more years of leadership and supervisory experience
- Experience driving continuous improvement (preferably through TPM methodologies)
- Demonstrated ability to coach and guide for results
- Experience utilizing computer programs and Microsoft Office products
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Inventory Management and Control
- Develop People
- Competitively drive results
- Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) to effectively communicate with people across all levels of the organization
- Customer oriented
- Detail oriented
- Inspire and energize others
- Team builder. Collaborate and foster teamwork
- Act on analysis
- Think strategically
- Engage self and others in learning
- Follow through on commitments and promises
- Planning and Organizing
- Drives for Results
- Time management skills with ability to multitask
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Background Check: Owens Corning is a Fair Chance employer and will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. We will make a written individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.