Logistics Supervisor
 Dole Food Company, Inc. | |
 United States, Ohio, Springfield | |
| 600 Benjamin Drive (Show on map) | |
 Aug 16, 2025 | |
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600 Benjamin Dr., Springfield, Ohio Position Type
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997 GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Logistics Supervisor (Operations) provides another leadership role in the department's daily operational, analytical, and reporting activities. Supervisor will maintain and report out daily and weekly key performance indicator (KPIs) and other logistics metrics, resolve logistics problems or issues, and execute operational supplier management activities that allows DFV to meet our logistics operations objectives and goals. This position supervises the activities, work performance, training, and development of Logistics Planners and/or Logistics Coordinators/Logistics Specialists. This position will also be a primary resource for the freight OS&D activity and process within their area of responsibility. Additionally, the Logistics Supervisor will support and supplement logistics load planning tasks as the needs of the business and resource schedules demand in either inbound or outbound functions. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION: * Supervise and develop the logistics planners or coordinator to ensure load planning and shipment management and service activity is maintained delivered to DFV's expectations. tracking and freight pay activity is maintained and completed with accuracy.
* Perform advanced analytical data management within, but not limited to, TMS, Power BI and MS Excel to identify and communicate opportunities to improve, KPIs (service, costs, capacity attainment, and utilization).
* Perform cost/benefit and solution analysis on an ad hoc basis.
* Analyze on time pick up, on time delivery, and supplier commitment compliance to create supplier performance reviews for the Logistics Managers/Directors to present.
* Support the OS&D freight rejection activity to ensure all supporting evidence is filed. Analyze the supporting evidence to determine if the data supports a carrier claim and communicate to the Logistics Managers/Directors.
* Provide additional load planning capabilities and support for the Dole Fresh Vegetables business and maintain skills and knowledge of the load planning areas, tasks, and processes to be able to support this role.
* Collaborate with transportation providers, customer service, sales, plant and warehouse operations to identify and deliver solutions that provide superior customer service.
* Maintain expertise, user proficiency, and knowledge of Dole Fresh Vegetable's ERP and TMS systems.
* Hire, train, and develop Logistics Coordinators and Specialists as needed.
* Identify, support, and champion process improvements while helping to develop department SOP's.
* Support the supplier sourcing needs within the department as business demands change and improved service solutions are needed to meet Dole Fresh Vegetable's customers' expectations.
* Maintain knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)/Sanitary Food Transportation regulations and requirements, and other regulatory bodies with oversight in transportation and food safe practices.
* Follow all Dole Fresh Vegetable food safety requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) as applicable to this position.
* Other ad hoc duties and projects as assigned.
Required Skills
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: * Minimum of 3 years of verifiable experience as a Sr. Analyst, Sr. Planner, Sr. Specialist, Team Lead, or Supervisor preferred.
* Experience within a Supply Chain Management Team Lead or Supervisory position is a significant plus.
* Must possess a strong level of proficiency working with large data sets within Microsoft Excel to create pivot tables and formulas to produce a desired summary of KPI's.
* Strong skills with other Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
* Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills are required.
* Ability to maintain organization and prioritization of work to meet deadlines is required.
* Must have the ability to make quick, comparative decisions within a fast-paced environment.
* Must possess knowledge and application of continuous improvement and corrective action practices.
* Must possess a general knowledge about how supply chain functions support and service each other across a consumer-packaged goods manufacturing organization.
* Prior experience in working with cloud-based Transportation Management Systems (TMS) a plus.
* Experience and knowledge of freight claims management within a temperature-controlled supply chain environment is highly desirable.
* Experience sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to support business needs a strong plus.
* Flexibility to work extended hours occasionally to meet business deadlines.
* Flexibility to support weekend work on a rotational basis.
* Capable of working independently with minimal direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk or hear to communicate, as well as maneuver around an array of equipment, bend, stoop and climb stairs.
* The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) and/or up to 15 lbs.
WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: * Primary work schedule would be Monday through Friday with rotational support coverage on the weekends.
* Ability to work extended business hours and holidays as needed.
Required Experience
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: * Bachelor's degree preferred
* Or equivalent analytics, logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations work experience
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EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. | |