Logistics Supervisor - Lakeland FL

Logistics Supervisor – Lakeland FL

Sofo Foods is all about providing great tasting food to the foodservice industry and being the company that has the best team members around. We are expanding into Florida and would like to talk to you.

We are looking for an experienced Logistics Supervisor to manage our fleet operations by supervising drivers, dispatching, routing and planning to ensure safe, timely and accurate delivery to customers. You will be responsible for handling reverse logistics, tracking the fleet’s financial and delivery performance metrics and ensuring compliance for Federal and State regulations as well as internal safety protocols. This role is a key stakeholder in representing Sofo Foods with the third party provider.

We service many of the familiar restaurants you and family frequent. Become part of our family by applying today for immediate consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and drive a motivated workforce to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Maintain, promote and reinforce safety programs and security awareness.
• Work with internal stakeholders as it relates to the logistics operations and ensure prompt and timely resolution of any issues.
• Responsible for managing, planning, and coordinating deliveries, backhauls and for-hire cartage.
• Manage the dispatch process based on the required deliveries/shipment schedule.
• Manage and ensure department compliance with FMCSA, OSHA, and other government regulatory agencies.
• Assist in training team members on processes and equipment.

Here is what we offer to our Team Members

• Competitive Industry Salary
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Exceptional Health Benefits with Affordable Premiums for you and your family
• Company Paid Life Insurance and an option for additional on yourself and family
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

• At least 3 years of experience in a multi-shift distribution center
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, logistics or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience as a logistics supervisor or a similar leadership position.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse and transportation operations and inventory management.
• Experience with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) Transactions, ERP Systems (Oracle preferred)
• Experience with Finances related to Warehouse Operations.
• Experience in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Powered Industrial Truck Certification (forklift) experience with stand-up, rider-reach, and rider trucks.

Competencies Needed to Excel

• Delivery Management
• Inventory Management
• Logistics Management
• Operations Management
• Vendor Management
• Performance Metrics
• Cost Reduction
• Process Improvement
• Safety Policies and Procedures
• Cost Analysis

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