Logistics Specialist at Maker's Pride in Michigan City, IN

Job Summary: The Logistics Specialist maintains all the specified paperwork associated with the logistics department at a high level of accuracy. This position is responsible for scheduling inbound and outbound loads while communicating with a wide range of individuals to accomplish this task. This role will communicate with shuttle drivers to ensure the ability to meet all inbound and outbound delivery requirements for the assigned facility. Within the scope of this job all food safety requirements and procedures will be followed. This is a 1st shift role; the hours are roughly 6am-2pm. Job Duties:Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: • Food Safety – The Logistics Specialist will follow and enforce all elements of Food Safety are being met within the plant.• Process paperwork in SAP accurately and in a timely manner, including processing transfers, sales orders, inbound orders, purchase orders, direct orders, receiving reports, and tally sheets.• When processing paperwork, will need to include the following: ship to sites, ship from sites, correct locations, code dates, item number, purchase order number, sales order number, trailer number, seal number, foremen initials, hilo driver initials, trailer inspection completed, completed to yard stamp, completed in SAP stamp, trailer in and trailer out stamp and any other additional processes we may need to add at the discretion of the Company.• Maintain Yardview efficiently and accurately on a daily basis; complete the trailer movement information completely before and trailer moves are attempted, real time movements are required when moving trailers from our receiving bucket to our yard, real time movements are required when moving a trailer to outbound locations, use the physical trailer check and all shipping and receiving paperwork to update Yardview daily 100% accuracy is required.• Scheduling appointments; schedule only valid purchase orders that are required to be delivered, input the delivery information into the Yardview Program after the appointment has been confirmed, contact Buyer if more information is needed, MMC orders Production bulk and components on a Material Order Form and ensure orders are delivered in a timely manner to support production.• Dispatching of shuttle drivers; sending drivers to varied locations to pick-up and deliver the following: transfers and deliveries to CLN warehouses, transfers and deliveries to all other Maker's Pride facilities, transfers and deliveries to outside storage facilities and must be able to manage shuttle drivers efficiently. Required Competencies & Knowledge: Knowledge of: • Maker's Pride procurement, products, and production processes.• Inbound and outbound logistics Skill in: • Experience with SAP a plus. Ability to: • Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical ability, leadership strength and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.• Strong ability to Multitask. Proficiency in: MS Office Suite and SAP. Work Environment: • Work is 70% on the floor and 30% in the office. • Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, fork lifts, and fluctuations in temperature. Physical Requirements:• Standing, walking for extended periods of time. • Must be able to lift 20 pounds on an infrequent basis. Minimum Qualifications:• High school diploma or equivalent; combination of higher education and experience preferred.• 1+ years of experience leading a logistics department accountable for shipping, receiving, and inventory management in the Food Industry or manufacturing environment.• Inbound and outbound doc flow experience • Experience with SAP a plus #LI-JS1 #LI-Onsite