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Forward Air Production Supervisor in Groveport, Ohio
Company Overview:
Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services, including supplemental services for enterprises dependent on the efficient movement of high value freight. Omni Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forward Air, a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first- and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs.
Position: Production Supervisor
Job Description:
Ramp Logistics is looking for a highly accomplished individual who will manage the production team to ensure the daily fulfillment of orders based on priority & service level agreements. The Production Supervisor is responsible for upholding warehouse safety, assignment accuracy, productivity levels, and facility maintenance as well as coordinating warehouse activities under the direction of the warehouse manager/operations manager.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
Supervise the production team to ensure daily order fulfillment
Ensure orders are being picked, packed, and shipped efficiently based on priority and client needs
Understand, drive, and ensure departmental key performance indicators (KPI’s) are being met
Provide employee training and maintain training records
Maintain customer documentation processing and filing
Utilize WMS (Scale) to manage and assign workload
Plan and allocate labor to the roles necessary based on daily output and projections
Receive product using warehouse inventory software’s, such as SCALE WMS
Manage inventory and perform Inventory Cycle Counts
Work closely with upper management to improve warehouse processes and efficiencies
Work with upper management on staffing and equipment needs
Ensure safety compliance for facility
Promote safety and report accidents or injuries in a timely manner
Maintain and organize used boxes & supplies necessary for order fulfillment & business needs
Report substandard or inconsistencies with supply quality to management
Ensure equipment maintenance is current and compliant
Overall general upkeep of warehouse such as sweeping, breakdown of cartons, and/or emptying of garbage bins
Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years’ management experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in training and motivating staff
Forklift Certified preferred, but not required
Ability to operate various pieces of equipment (manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, handheld scanner, box cutter, picking cart, desktop computer, shrink wrap, and baler)
Minimum of one (1) year experience using FedEx, UPS, and DHL software for the purpose of shipping
Ability to work well under general or minimal supervision
Ability to work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment
Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
Minimum of 3-5 years’ of WMS (Scale) experience preferred but not required
What We Offer:
Competitive base salary
Two weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays
Company provided life insurance
Health, vision, and dental insurance options
Commuter benefit plan
Optional supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Wellness program
A great place to work with a terrific culture
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About Us
Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.
Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.
Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy Companies (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging) " publication
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