Logistics Supervisor

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The Factory Logistics Supervisor supports the Logistics Department within the Rexdale Plant in the following manner:

• Responsible for tactical factory logistics operations, including outbound shipment schedule adherence, inbound off loading and put away, and line replenishment
• Accountable to deliver daily schedule adherence, logistics cost savings, customer service, and inventory accuracy at the site
• Implement process improvement through operational scorecards and WCM methods
• Execute the product group and site level factory logistics strategy
• Support internal and external operational benchmarking activities
  
  

Job Purpose

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are driven, curious and eager to make an impact in logistics, then this role is just for you!

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

• Lead site distribution operational processes
• Support and provide back up for Production Shift Supervisors
• Drive logistics cost reduction through optimization of inbound/primary transportation, and factory warehouse operations.
• Execution of standardized logistics EWM / SAP systems, processes, and KPI’s
• Customer service improvement through warehouse and transportation loss reduction using WCM tools and methodology
• Carbon reduction through factory warehouse improvements, transportation efficiencies, and external collaboration activities
• Execute product group and site logistics strategy
• Manage site distribution labor pool including daily crew coverage.
• Manage warehouse supplies
• Manage Chep pallet inventory
• Maintain Forklifts
• Lead Monthly and Annual Physical Inventory Counts
  
  

Experiences & Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• 2+ years’ work experience with competencies in Warehouse Management Systems, Yard Management Systems, Business Operations
• Inventory Management, Customer Service, Logistics and/or Supply Chain Planning knowledge
• Operational Knowledge of Warehouse and Transportation Processes
• Optimizing Supply Chain Integrated Performance
• Strong Analytical & Systems Skills
• Proficient in SAP and Excel
• Strong Leadership and Influencing Skills
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement Process
• Optimization of Supply Chain and Logistics KPI’s
• Experience in shift supervision is appreciated
  
  

Skills

You’re a born leader: Direct leadership of 12 warehouse associates. Support and interact with a large community of internal and external partners and stakeholders.

You’re a strategy guru: Ability to strategized and flex at a moment’s notice due to changes in Production schedule, labor issues & space constraints.

You’re a dot connector: Ensuring that Outbound Orders (STO’s) are paired with what Production is producing as well as ensuring equipment is available for shipments.

You’re a coach and mentor: Becoming an expert in all areas of the department, using learnings to coach and mentor direct reports into becoming self-sufficient / autonomous.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
  
  

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
  
  

What We Can Offer You

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