Job Description

Essential Cabinetry Group is a leader in cabinet manufacturing throughout the U.S., delivering high-quality, customizable cabinetry solutions that blend innovative design with exceptional craftsmanship. Guided by our core C.A.R.E. values—Customer Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—we are committed to exceeding customer expectations and enhancing the heart of every home we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and so much more! We are currently seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate to fill the role of Logistics Supervisor. This full-time, day shift position is based in Mifflintown, and offers an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to a culture built on quality, integrity, and teamwork.

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for managing the transportation function for the plant location. Provide a reliable, consistent delivery of product to customers while maximizing cost-efficiencies for the company. This role will require the evaluation and utilization of combined resources including company and carrier transportation and establishing partnerships with key external carriers and other resources to provide high service experience to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and train drivers and loaders on best practices, company policies, and safety standards to promote high performance and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Supervise and manage daily operational tasks, including route and vehicle assignments, pick-ups, and deliveries. Conduct visits to warehouse to ensure proper loading practices and adherence to safety protocols.
• Optimize costs and truck cubing while meeting delivery commitments and stated customer lead-times. Minimize out-of-route miles and stops to provide efficient routes.
• Coordinate notice of ship-dates to customers and any changes to delivery date and time as conditions change
• Oversee company drivers including their department of transportation requirements, and week-to-week responsibilities; provide training, feedback and annual performance reviews
• Work with external transportation suppliers to complement company truck fleet; develop partnerships and clear guidelines / operating procedures to provide needed service to customers; negotiate rates / terms for cost effective solutions
• Develop methodology for selecting the optimum transportation mode (truck, LTL, small parcel) based upon the business need across key needs including service, lead-time and cost
• Coordinate transportation cross-docking with sister companies to reduce external transportation use
• Evaluate shipping damage and file claims with carriers as needed. Also, work with the plant team on packaging designs that minimize damage during shipping.
• Partner with Penske on the leased trucks and trailers. Ensure that all maintenance activities are performed as needed. Regularly assess equipment leased versus business need and alternate options.
• Track freight costs, truck utilization, and provide reporting on actual results versus budget.
• Work with supply chain team to coordinate component material pick-ups and deliveries that utilize company trucks and improve total costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience/education
• 2-4 years of experience in production scheduling and logistics role in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills
• Microsoft Office computer skill

Working Relationship

This position manages the company drivers and interacts with employees across all levels of the organization from production workers to the President and CEO. The position reports to the Vice President – Supply Chain. Daily communication will be required with plant operations (production, shipping), the supply chain team, customer service and engineering.

Physical Requirements

Position requires some physical effort both inside and outside of an air-conditioned environment. While performing the duties of this job, the supervisor is required to stand, walk, and perform motions for an extended period of time. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. It also requires reading and interpreting instructions

PPE

This is a full-time position; days and hours of work may vary depending on business demands.

Safety

This position expects to adhere to all safety rules to include the use of all required protective personal equipment (PPE). Safety glasses, ear plugs, and safety shoes are required. Other PPE may be required depending on the role. All PPE must be worn at all times while on the production floor.

Work Environment Organization Structure/Career Progression

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

Air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned environments; hazardous materials such paints, stains and solvents; machinery, conveyors, spray booths and drying racks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Essential Cabinetry Group, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Human Resources.