Logistics Supervisor

Food Safety Net Services

company vehicle

United States, Texas, Grand Prairie

Jan 22, 2025

Job Summary:

Supervise drivers, general help employees and inventory control specialists in the completion of their daily job functions. Monitor job performance, assist in training with an emphasis on new employees. Manage and schedule drivers to meet or exceed all customers' expectations and provide exceptional customer service. Manage inventory for the laboratory testing and customer needs. Operate a company vehicle as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

Insure all employees comply with federal, state, and local regulations
Lead a team of employees to set work schedules and approve time off. Approve and oversee courier / inventory purchases (maintenance, gas, supplies, etc.), establish routes to minimize cost of picking up customer samples
Oversee vehicle maintenance program to include when/where (use of GPS) to have routine maintenance completed, maintain maintenance logs and schedule using online tool (Nextraq, or equivalent). Accountability for routine maintenance, i.e. proper fluid levels and tire air pressure
Oversee client communication establish needs (to include special pick-ups) schedule and coordinate pick-ups and delivery of supplies assuring customer supplies and return coolers are shipped in a timely manner
Oversee, approve, and deliver accurate courier / inventory control expense reports, credit card billing statements, toll upkeep, and gas & maintenance receipts
Maintain courier logs and review monthly for quality
Maintain parking lot and area around building. Coordinate timely trash pickup
Drive safety results to include assigning and updating Drivers Alert & driver training, ensure couriers are up to date with the corporate list and conduct monthly vehicle and safety audits
Ensure all collision and injury reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner, according to company policy
Manage inventory supply levels as well as shipping and receiving of FedEx and chains of custody
May be required to be on-call to coordinate after hours pickups or cover shifts as needed
Responsible for general facility and selected equipment maintenance and upkeep, to include inspection, troubleshooting and light repair. Management of outside service providers such as janitorial crew, electrical, plumbing and other vendors, as needed
Assist with researching and selecting inventory items that are suitable for lab needs and economically feasible
Supervision of the sanitation room activities, to include management of general help employees and processes related to the decontamination of waste materials and sanitization of laboratory supplies
Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the Food Safety Net Services Team
Responsible for the safety of oneself and others working within their area
Responsible for the completion of required training

Education & Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D
Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Training in general laboratory practices
Selected applicant must be eligible to possess a company credit card which requires a good credit rating with the major credit reporting companies. A credit history will verify information.
Demonstrated professionalism, dependability and initiative in prior work experience.
Basic knowledge of concepts and practices of a testing laboratory preferred.
Proficient with customer service, inventory systems, and lab information management systems

Language Skills:

Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to understand and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability & Independent Judgment:

Apply critical thinking to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Supervision:

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; participating in the performance management process; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
Noise level varies from quiet to loud
Temperature varies from hot to cold
Interactive and fast-paced team oriented tasks
Regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.

Activity	Amount of Time
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Stand				x
Walk		x
Sit		x
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel				x
Reach with Hands and Arms				x
Climb or balance			x
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl			x
Talk or hear				x
Color vision and depth perception				x

General Requirements:

Strong organizational skills and ability to execute manual detailed tasks
Flexible schedules
Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines
Ability to think logically
Required to wear appropriate protective clothing
Required to use appropriate protective equipment
Responsible for the safety of oneself and others
Must have a current, valid driver's license issued in the State of operation.
A driving record with no DUI's and no major moving violations or accidents within the past 60 months.