Logistics Group Leader at Condair

Condair Group, founded in 1948 and based in Switzerland is the global leader in humidification, dehumidification and evaporative cooling. Supported by science, we engineer individual, holistic solutions that customers can trust through the entire lifecycle. With optimal humidity, we increase productivity and create healthier built environments. Condair Group has production sites in Europe, North America and China, its own sales and service organizations in 23 countries, and representatives in 50 locations worldwide.

As we expand into the greater Richmond, Virginia region we will be seeking motivated, skilled people to join our team. Come enhance your career today!

Learn more about us: www.condairgroup.com

Purpose of Role

We are seeking a full-time Logistics Group Leader (Supervisor) to lead delivery/distribution operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The Logistics Group Leader is responsible for supporting the overall execution and performance of the operation for a specific location, including staffing, customer relations, performance, and direction of the overall operation.

This position requires a results-oriented, high-energy, dynamic individual in a fast-paced, high-growth delivery network.

Requirements, Key Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a competent level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Negotiation and speaking with third party freight providers

• Support and organization of customs and tax related issues related to Logistics

• Experience utilizing an ERP system for receipt, shipment and warehousing of products

• Experience managing trailer staging and storage areas

• Support maintenance of all rolling stock assigned to the Logistics department

• Warehouse management and organization

• Receiving & Shipping docks management and organization

• Manage internal movement of material in support of warehouse and production manufacturing

• Support shipping audits and compliance as required by ISO and Quality department

• Understanding of DOT requirements for freight and shipments

• Maintain all KPI's (Key Performance Indicator's) related to Logistics

• Develop a solid understanding of the business

• Cultivate and sustain a safe environment, high-quality customer delivery, professional driver experience, and a positive culture

• Monitoring, verifying, communicating, responding to and acting upon the information generated from all Logistic activities

• Timely response to all requests for information or inquiries from internal and external sources

• Excellent communication skills with all levels of management and staff will be imperative

• Manage and develop 3rd party vendors, providing objectives & challenging opportunities to advance the company

• Assist in the recruitment and development of staff

• Ensure that practices, policies, and procedures are enforced and consistently implemented

• Schedule and participate in negotiations with Vendors, Contractors and Service Providers to secure best value/service standards are met

• Drive initiatives that contribute to long-term excellence

• Responsible for compliance with Local, Federal and State legislation pertaining to personnel, equipment, vehicle and building matters

• Coordinates, resolves, and responds to issues as they pertain to the Operations Performance

• Manage and minimize inbound and outbound freight cost through focused cost management of plant and regional backhaul, fuel mpg and cpg, asset utilization, vehicle maintenance, accident and injury prevention, route optimization and other major cost categories

• Ensure that equipment and driver performance standards are meeting company specifications and expectations

• Measure and report daily/weekly/monthly KPI performance results

• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies:

• Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors in related field, preferred.

  • 5+ years of Logistics Management Experience

• Communication Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing to all levels within the organization, with customers, & external agencies

• Reasoning Ability:

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

• Computer Skills:

  • Strong computer skills; Microsoft Suite, specifically

  • SAP experience is a plus

• Certificates/Licenses:

  • Lean Manufacturing a plus

  • Strong knowledge of FMCSA regulations

• Other:

  • Energetic and maintain a positive attitude

  • Polished and professional demeanor

  • Safety and Service oriented

  • Experience Operating a Fork Truck

  • Experience with dock related equipment, i.e., Dock Locks, Dock Levelers, etc.

  • Experience in a high paced manufacturing environment

  • Ability to prioritize daily tasks to juggle multiple priorities

  • Flexibility to react to daily exceptions that arise in daily execution of plans in a positive manner

Benefits:

• Medical benefits

• Dental benefits

• Vision benefits

• Long-term disability insurance

• Short-term disability insurance

• Life insurance/AD&D

• 401K

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick leave

Personal Characteristics

Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities

• Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views

• Gives and welcomes feedback

• Offers to help others to achieve common goals
  

Drive

• Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success

• Aims to do the right thing without being told

Ethics

• Works with integrity and strong morals/ethics

Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful manner

• Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments

• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position

• Accepts responsibility for own actions and asks for help when needed
  

Safety

• Observes safety and security procedures

• Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed

Dependability

• Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner

• Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

We are an equal opportunity employer.