SR Operations Supervisor

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Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. 
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WESTPORT AXLE CO., LLC, is a leading transportation and third-party logistics provider (3PL) that offers a broad scope of services throughout the entire supply chain. Westport's experienced management team, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides customized logistics solutions to its customers resulting in proven efficiencies and savings.

This operation supports a full range of our value added services. We manage and operate a cross dock and warehouse facility which encompasses: Picking, Packing, Storage, and Shipping of automotive parts and equipment. This operation ships to various dealers, warehouses, and distribution facilities - as well as direct to the assembly line in a Just-in-Time (JIT) capacity.

Schedule: Friday - Monday (C-Crew)

Friday - Saturday: 6:00am - 4:30pm

Sunday - Monday: 6:00pm - 4:30am

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Directly supervise department line personnel.
• Directly supervise the activities of the designated department area – Quality, Materials, or Production while maintaining on-time delivery to the customer.
• Focus on achieving Company Productivity, Quality and Safety goals.
• Maintain attendance, production and training records for organization purposes.
• Report any problems that could interfere with production or related department assemblies to the necessary internal staff immediately.
• Ensure a clean, safe work environment.
• Observe company policies and ensure that all policies are conformed to, including work instructions, SOPs, PPE, training, and safety rules.
• Handle employee issues such as coaching, disciplinary actions etc. and respond to any Corrective Actions and/or findings from internal and external audits.
• the Quality and Environmental policies and Management Systems.

Other Responsibilities:

• Schedule time for necessary employee meetings.
• Keep employees informed of various plant committees and functions.
• Address employee concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Promote safety awareness.
• Complete special projects, assignments and/ or other tasks in a timely and professional manner.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use MS software to complete reports, emails and projects.
• Ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.
• Knowledge of the production process, plant and its various functions.
• Knowledge of production parts required for assembly.
• Ability to lead people
• Willingness to complete required classes and other recommended seminars that may be identified through career path process.