Job Description

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. We are currently seeking a Logistics Supervisor to join our team.

Your Role at Batesville:

As a Logistics Supervisor, you will be responsible for assisting the CSC Manager with the day-to-day operations and continual improvement of the facility, including performance metrics, developing talent, and sizing the organization appropriately to meet the market opportunity. This is a working Supervisor position, with less than 50% of the job including manual labor.

How You’ll be Rewarded:

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• The expected base salary range for this role is $57,000 to $75,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range with be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.
• In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses or other forms of incentive compensation.
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, direct, develop and manage associates. Including being responsible for the continual upgrading of personnel and performance through developed training and regular performance reviews.
• Responsible for local operational performance in the following areas: cost, delivery, health and safety, property management, cost of quality, work standards, procedures and policies, and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training new and replacement hourly personnel.
• Support high standards of customer service in the areas of order taking and customer problem solving.
• Provide input for the annual budget for the service center.
• Assist in policy deployment, root cause, and countermeasure analysis.
• Implement strategies to improve operations and inventory efficiencies at the CSC level (i.e. fill rates).
• Assist in training of health, safety, phones skills, standard operating procedures, etc.
• Responsible for the achievement and reduction of cost per delivered unit and hours per unit measured as well as protection of company assets such as inventory, purchase cards, fuel cards, petty cash, etc.
• Understand competition in the market. Analyze strengths and weaknesses and seek out opportunities.
• Ensure that the CSC maintains and projects an image to the industry consistent with the company's expectations of professionalism, and truck and driver appearance.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve company performance.
• Work with Sales Managers to control the costs of special deliveries.
• Provide input regarding market needs as they relate to distribution and service.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in Business, Supply Chain Management or Logistics preferred; and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in Logistics.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive and professional appearance and attitude.
• Excellent attention to safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Core Competencies (Creativity, Perspective, Business Acumen, Drives for Results, Team Player, Sound Decision Making, Promotes Diversity, Motivates Others, Communication, and Humility).
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in developing others preferred.

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee will frequently be lifting/moving miscellaneous equipment and product up to 50 lbs. and will occasionally be lifting/moving objects over 100 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.