Logistics Operations Supervisor

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Pay range: $55,000 - $65,000

Your Role:

Directs daily business activity and provides leadership for assigned personnel.   Responsible for communicating with Resource Freight Planning, Inventory Management, Quality, Sales and branch management to resolve any production issues.  Accountable for assigned areas to ensure we meet or exceed all customer SLA’s as well as Operating plan performance metrics.

This position is available at our Plainfield Distribution Center facility located at 1451 Allpoints CT Plainfield, IN, 46168

What Are You Going To Do?

• Exceed customer SLA’s while minimizing labor costs. 
• Achieve performance standards with regards to safety and quality
• Tracks key performance indicators/costs, anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets.
• Oversees and assures facility equipment reliability to minimize downtime.
• Supervise up to 15 full-time/temporary associates.
• Set up and operate equipment according to the Production Work Order Requirements, On-the-Job-Training (OJT) and/or operation procedures.
• Train and coach employees on department work instructions, processes, procedures and policies
• Coach and mentor team leads on leadership skills such as communication, results, accountability, etc.
• Manages personnel, material, and equipment safely and effectively. 
• Meets production cost, schedules, and quality requirements through the utilization of established manufacturing processes and methods. 
• Monitors and reports weekly production metrics on productivity and quality. 
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities to ensure performance targets are consistently met.
• Interfaces with planning and quality management when defects or non-conforming products are found.
• Determines best methods to handle deviations from standardized processes.
• Responsible for maintaining all defined 6S standards.
• Accountable for all ISO policies and procedures for areas assigned makes recommendations for change.
• Communicates daily with Sales, Purchasing and Operational personnel to effectively provide relevant information in order to meet and or exceed customer requirements.
• Provides leadership and guidance to all staff for continual improvement of key functions and activities to improve efficiency and meet increasing customer and business demands.
• Ensures labor is balanced across department as required to meet each day’s business needs, minimize overtime and reduce labor costs.
• Maintains a professional, helpful attitude in dealings with co-workers, supervisors and their departmental personnel at all times.
• Responsible for managing the administrative tasks of validating Kronos punches and correcting missed punches (daily), executing the Corrective Action Responses and implementing corrective changes to meet the required timelines outlined in the process document and executing the Quarterly/Annual Employee Performance Appraisal processes meeting the HR timeline as published.

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience in a fast paced, high volume, distribution, or manufacturing warehouse is required. Additional experience is highly desired.  
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), interpersonal & conflict resolution skills, basic math skills.
• Knowledge of RF gun and functions associated with WMS
• Pre-employment drug screen required

*This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It’s a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all of these duties. CEVA Logistics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate.  False statements or information will result in the application voided.

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.