Logistics Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management
In short
The Logistics Supervisor for the 2nd Shift at Volvo Trucks' NRV Plant will lead material handling professionals, oversee inventory, planning, shipping, and receiving to ensure efficient production. This role involves driving continuous improvement, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards of safety and organization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of material handling professionals, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement.
- Oversee material flow, inventory control, storage, shipping, and receiving activities to support efficient production.
- Ensure materials are accurately allocated, identified, organized, and available when needed.
- Monitor inventory transactions and resolve discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy and integrity.
- Identify and communicate potential material shortages and proactively work to prevent production disruptions.
- Partner with Production, Quality, Planning, Purchasing, Maintenance, and other Logistics teams to resolve issues.
- Optimize staffing, processes, and resources to maximize productivity and meet departmental goals.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
- Maintain high standards for housekeeping, organization, safety, and compliance within the area.
- Utilize operational data and performance metrics to identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive sustainable results.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, or a related field strongly preferred.
- 4+ years of logistics experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams in a logistics, manufacturing, or production environment.
- Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond calmly to changing priorities.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Power BI or other tools for monitoring and communicating key performance indicators is a plus.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or continuous improvement is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
- Working environment where safety, health, and wellbeing come first.
- Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
- Programs to ease the challenge of combining work and personal life.
Skills
Microsoft OfficeOutlookWordExcelPowerPointPower BI
#Supply Chain#Logistics#Manufacturing#Supervision#Inventory Management#Material Planning#Shipping#Receiving#Continuous Improvement#Lean Manufacturing
About Volvo Group
The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n
Company
Volvo GroupJob Posted
4 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$83,500–103,500 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Dublin, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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