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Sofidel Group

Transportation and Shipping Office Supervisor

Sofidel Group, Duluth, Minnesota, United States, 55806

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Transportation and Shipping Office Supervisor Location

Duluth, MN Job Id

892 Openings

1 Employment Type

Exempt Working Hours

Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Organization Information

Sofidel America of Duluth is currently seeking a Transportation and Shipping Office Supervisor. We are searching for a candidate looking for a long-term role in a stable environment. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team! The Duluth location is undergoing rapid expansion, making it an exciting time to join our team. This role will serve as a key player in our growth journey. Sofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, is a leading manufacturer of paper products globally. Established in 2012 within the United States, and headquartered in Horsham, PA, Sofidel America operates manufacturing plants in ten plus states, including Minnesota. With subsidiaries in 15 countries and over 8,500 employees worldwide, Sofidel Group is dedicated to producing high-quality paper for hygienic and domestic use. Our workforce is engaged, dependable, and values a team-based culture. Reach out today if you are looking for a workplace where you can grow and develop within the organization and build a career. An ideal team member is local to the Twin Ports region, has Transportation and Shipping supervisory experience, and is interested in a team-based work setting. This role may support other locations; some travel (1 to 3 times per year) may be required to train for the role or train other team members to support additional sites. This travel will be for 3 to 5 days at a time and will be up to 3 or 4 times a year. Apply today to find out more about starting your career with Sofidel America. Position Description

The Transportation Supervisor position provides support to the Transportation Manager in supervising the activities related to the shipping and receiving deliveries into the plant(s). This includes, training and supervising transportation department associates, compliance with government regulations and promoting safety and security of the transportation department. This position will have a team of direct reports as the site expands the Converting operations. Job Responsibilities

Supervises the daily work and safety of transportation associates, including adherence to standard operating procedures, preferred work methods, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service. Work from orders and/or analyze requirements to choose the appropriate carriers and coordinate with vendor/customer traffic departments to confirm deliveries and shipments. Coordinate with various departments to monitor the timeliness and accuracy of shipments and deliveries. Work in conjunction with the Customer Service and Accounting departments to determine priorities and track shipments, and verify that shipments were sent and received. Analyze invoices to reconcile detention and mileage costs with internal records and validate freight claims with company carriers. Oversees labor hours and prepares work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed. Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting; suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of delivery changes. Performs supervisor functions that assist the transportation manager with personnel administrative functions (e.g. training, supervising, evaluating, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and ensuring department/program outcomes are achieved. Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings. Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified). Essential Job Functions

Strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and a team-oriented attitude. Demonstrate the ability to identify nonconformance and notify management of issues. Communicate in a manner that supports production and timely delivery of finished goods. This role confers with managers, technicians, production personnel, and supply chain personnel. Ability to use computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual production equipment. Ability to read and interpret documents and reports. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Requirements

An Associate’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain related area of concentration At least two (2) years of transportation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. At least one year of experience managing an hourly workforce preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. SAP experience is preferred. TMS experience is preferred. An excellent communicator with the ability to work accurately at pace, in a methodical and tidy manner. Physical Demands Stand O (Occasionally) F (Frequently) Walk O (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs. O (Occasionally) Sit F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs. N (Not Applicable) Over 100 lbs. N (Not Applicable) Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Push / Pull O (Occasionally) Climb N (Not Applicable) F (Frequently) N (Not Applicable) 13-25 lbs. O (Occasionally) Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs. N (Not Applicable) O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable) Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception) Sense of Sound (within normal range) and touch Some travel may be required during training Company Benefits

Competitive compensation 401(k) match Paid Vacation Paid Time Off 4 Floating Holiday’s 7 Paid Holidays Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employer paid Life Insurance Employer paid Short-Term Disability Insurance Professional training and development Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE will include safety shoes, eye and ear protection, reflective vests and hairnets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that will require hearing protection. Acknowledgement

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee\'s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. EEO/AAP/M/F/D/V By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read and understand what is expected of me in this position. Employee Name: _____________________________________ Date: _________________ Employee Signature: _________________________________________________________ Privacy Policy in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) on Personal Data Processing 1. Data Controller We hereby inform you that, pursuant to Art. 13 of the GDPR, Sofidel S.p.A., as data controller, which can be contacted at the address gdpr.holding@sofidel.com, shall process your personal data, which you provide by filling out the online form and/or by spontaneously submitting your curriculum vitae, or later as part of any staff recruitment and selection process, in order to establish a working relationship with the Company. 2. The Data Protection Officer We hereby inform you that the Company has appointed a person in charge of data protection (the “DPO”), who is available for any information regarding the processing of your personal data and can be contacted at the address dpo.holding@sofidel.com 3. Types of data processed The data processed by the Data Controller may include: 1) Common data, such as personal details (e.g. name, surname, date of birth, address, image, sex, marital status, tax code, etc.), contact details (e.g. landline and/or mobile telephone number, e-mail address, etc.), work and professional details. 2) Where appropriate, data belonging to the ‘special categories’ referred to in Article 9(1) of the GDPR, i.e. data revealing racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, political opinions, membership of political parties, membership of trade unions, associations or organisations of a religious or philosophical nature, biometric or genetic data, and health status. 4. Purpose, lawful basis and optional nature of the processing Without the need for your specific consent, your personal data will be processed for the following purposes: a) To assess the suitability of your profile for open positions and to manage staff selection procedures and to contact you in order to schedule any interviews that may be necessary; b) To fulfil any legal obligations; c) To defend against any legal claims. The consent given by you may be withdrawn at any time. The provision of your personal data is optional, but in its absence, it may be impossible to assess your profile or schedule interviews. 5. Recipients and transferral of personal data Your personal data may be shared with natural persons authorized by the Data Controller, other service providers, and authorities. Your data may be accessible to other Sofidel Group companies for administrative purposes. 6. Retention of personal data Your personal data will be kept for no longer than necessary. Curriculum vitae data may be kept for up to 1 year. Other data will be kept as required by law or obligation. 7. Data processing methods Data processing is performed by manual, computer and electronic tools with security and confidentiality safeguards. 8. Your privacy rights You have the right to access, rectify, delete, or object to processing, and to data portability. You may withdraw consent at any time. You can lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if needed. Consent to processing is optional but may affect your application. Having read and understood this Privacy Policy. Consent to the processing of your personal data, should you decide to provide data, for the aforementioned purpose of managing your application.

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