Logistics Supervisor – 1st Shift

Sheridan, a CJK Group company, recently acquired the former McNaughton & Gunn facility in Saline, MI and is looking for a Logistics Supervisor.

• Interviews, selects, and trains new staff in the department. 
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. 
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Research Lead, direct and manage all logistics operations. 
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, and warehouse operation schedules to ensure on-time delivery to customer destinations.  Work with other department supervisors to adjust schedules for delivery and pick-up when production issues arise.
• Work with vendors, General Manager and Plant Manager to negotiate contracts and rates for transportation services utilized by the company.
• Track all transportation claims, ensuring resolution.  Research potential new carriers, rates and services, as needed.
• Maintain company inventory and ensure accuracy of all product and material on-sight and in warehouses.
• Manage recycling programs on-site, monitor FSC materials and processes within department.
• Follow up with vendors and customers to ensure timely deliveries or pick-ups, resolving any shipping errors and other issues that arise. Recommend, implement and support process changes. 
• Attend meetings to include daily production meetings, workflow improvement, policy and procedure changes, safety management, and other meetings as necessary.
• Communicate results against published goals to department associates and use results to incorporate accountability and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Hire, develop, supervise, support, and evaluate associates in area of responsibility to include supporting positive employee relations; enforcing company policies, department procedures, and safety procedures; ensuring policies are administered consistently and equitably; recommending and executing personnel actions; addressing associate complaints and resolving issues; completing routine administrative tasks such as approving time and attendance, reviewing vacation schedules, etc.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget for assigned department(s). 
• Proactively support continuous improvement initiatives and activities.
• Continually identify, develop, and implement improvements in work processes.
• Consistently and effectively serve as a positive role model by living Sheridan’s core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required and five years of logistics experience with increasing levels of responsibility or equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of the shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes in the printing industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and applications required.
• Ability to learn and use company-specific computer applications and software.
• Ability to lead for the future by facilitating change; managing work effectively; facilitating and making decisions; taking smart risks; and elevating service standards.
• Ability to lead self by being accountable for results; possessing, applying, and increasing business knowledge and skills; supporting decisions; exhibiting professionalism; and sharing information appropriately.
• Ability to lead others by communicating effectively; building collaborative relationships; coaching for performance; encouraging new ideas; fostering teamwork; promoting inclusion; and identifying, developing, and retaining talent.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Must possess excellent problem resolution, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Requires occasional standing, walking, carrying, climbing, and reaching.
• Ability to lift cartons up to a maximum of 50 lbs.