Supervisor of Logistics - 2nd Shift

Overview

This 2nd Shift position is embedded in the logistics team supporting warehouse and buffer storage for all Submarine Programs including Virginia, Columbia and Maintenance & Modernization work. This role will be responsible for offsite warehouse locations that support the Groton Shipyard including locations in North Stonington, Norwich & Plainfield. The Supervisor of Logistics supervises up to 20 union represented hourly and salary employees.

Primary responsibilities are, but not limited to:

Goal setting: establish a high quality standard that personnel are expected to achieve or exceed, ensuring quality workmanship, promoting and meeting safety goals, support process improvement initiatives and create a positive team environment.

Candidate will ensure material is properly marked and protected, segregated in accordance with customer specifications

Ensure timely receipt and issue of material as well as supporting the development and execution of a robust kitting process.

Oversight of inventory management tasks including: Cycle counting and inventory accuracy levels that meet or exceed 95% inventory accuracy levels, FIFO management for hazardous material and parts that require shelf life management.

Promote innovative thinking in the cognizant areas to promote safety and cost reduction.

Candidate will be responsible to organize material and assign work in a cost effect manner while creating a safe friendly working environment for labor and equipment.

Candidate is required to ensure timely customer service and support to all customers,

Evaluate personnel and provide discipline as required.

Candidate will be engaged in many technology enhancement projects including but not limited to: software modernization, handheld device utilization, next generation technology and promote technology adoption across the department.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency

4+ years of experience directly working in supply chain, logistics and/or material management

Ability to travel between sites that support the Groton Shipyard (Groton, Eagle Park, Norwich & Plainfield)

Demonstrated experience in supporting process improvement initiatives

Flexiblity to work other shifts on occasion, as business needs dictate (This is a 2nd shift role)

Applicant must possess or be able to secure secret or higher DOD clearance

Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience with Oracle

Military/Navy experience

Experience in Material, Planning, and/or Production Control or equivalent shipyard knowledge

A working knowledge of MRP, Oracle & JCALS, and strong desktop computer skills using Microsoft programs, e.g., Excel, MSWord, Access, and Lotus Notes is desirable

Specialized knowledge is desired in hazardous material control and segregation

Skills

Good organizational skills

Ability to analyze data and information

Strong problem solving skills

Strong project management and prioritizing skills

Willing and able to interact effectively with all levels of management

Ability to function independently and work in a multi discipline team environment

Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining metrics

Physical Qualifications
Color Vision

Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet