Supervisor - Logistics Operations

The Supervisor - Logistics Operations is responsible for supervising daily in-plant logistics activities, including truck park area, dock, internal/external warehouses, market place, and manufacturing lineside locations. This role focuses on hands-on execution of warehouse and packaging operations, dock management, and ensuring timely delivery of parts to production lines. The Supervisor helps maintain cost and time-effective lean storage and movement of goods, upholding safety, service, and compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings practical problem-solving skills, a collaborative approach, and strong communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily logistics operations across transportation, warehousing, and distribution functions.
• Support the implementation of logistics strategies to optimize service levels and reduce costs.
• Coordinate logistics planning for inbound, outbound, and reverse logistics, ensuring timely and accurate material flow.
• Assist in managing 3PL relationships, contracts, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, planning, and customer service to align logistics activities.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, transportation cost per unit, inventory accuracy, and warehouse productivity.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety, and environmental standards related to logistics operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Utilize digital tools and analytics to enhance logistics visibility and decision-making.
• Supervise and guide logistics team members, including warehouse and transport staff.
• Support new product launches, warehouse expansions, and supply chain transformation projects.
• Maintain accurate material schedules for timely delivery to production.
• Uphold health, safety, and environmental policies for the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.
• Assist in managing material planning budgets as required.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, inventory management and people management skills.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management abilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• Minimum 1~2 years experience in related supervisory/team lead role.
• Experience supervising logistics teams or warehouse staff.
• Experience supporting large teams and complex distribution networks.