Cascades Hiring for Logistics Supervisor – Inbound at Ashland, VA Full Time

Your challenge!

ing to the Logistics Manager, the Inbound Logistics Supervisor’s mission is to participate in the implementation of Cascades’ operational strategy by directing his or her warehouse’s activities and ensuring rigorous monitoring of the logistics plan. The Inbound Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the development and execution of strategic inbound routing plans and dynamic drop planning using company assets and third party common carriers. The Inbound department manages the supply of the plant’s most important material resource, which is recycled paper. The Mill uses recycle paper bails for the production and the efficiency of the management of this resource is essential. You also build a mobilized and competent team and support their logistic efforts while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement. You are responsible of all Inbound Logistics team members including a Logistics Coordinator, a Logistics Technician and 18 Material Handlers

Individual responsibilities

Ensure the accuracy of inventory data in the system in real time and in the right place.

Carry out the logistics plan for the warehouse you are responsible for.

Ensure the accuracy and rigour of the dates recorded on delivery.

Carry out workforce planning and ensure approval of hours worked
Ensure constant communication with employees (fl oor rounds, logbooks, etc.)
Coordinate follow-up meetings to ensure targets are met and employees are held accountable
Monitor OHS improvements and adjustments

Coordinate and plan drop activities to ensure timely delivery.

Effectively manage raw material receiving operations.

Ensure cooperation among production and logistics partners.

Ensure optimized warehousing.

Apply the external warehouse management strategy, as required.

Implement a cyclical count process based on business rules.

Monitor the alignment between production and your inventory to any drop delays to Customer Service and COE Logistics.

Ensure SOP (standard operating procedures) are understood and applied

Experiences and strengths

Professional degree in logistics or a relevant discipline.

2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role, SAP knowlegde a strong asset.

Warehouse supervision experience.

Ability to communicate effectively

Autonomy, strong sense of responsibility, and strong personal and professional ethics.

Collaborative spirit needed to work closely with all team members.

Ability to proactively address issues and problems by proposing solutions.

Action-based focus

Initiative

Planning and organizing

Rigour

Team leadership

Teamwork