• Logistics Supervisor - 2nd shift

    Safran (Grand Prairie, TX)


    Logistics Supervisor - 2nd shift

    Job details

    General information

    Entity

    Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

     

    Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

     

    Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-168516

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Production

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Supply chain - Logistics manager

     

    Job title

     

    Logistics Supervisor - 2nd shift

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Supervisory staff

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    2nd shift position.

     

    • Coordinate warehouse activities, and train warehouse personnel to ensure well-coordinated shipping, kitting receiving and inventory control plan.

    • Ensure that customer units, parts and repairs are received and shipped in an efficient and timely manner; ensure that parts and repairs are properly inventoried.

    • Ensure physical inventory consistency and accuracy monitoring with virtual inventory in the ERP.

    • Maintains accurate work instructions and procedures for present job duties.

     

    But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

    Essential Job Functions

    • Manage supply chain and inventory control including: inbound freight, warehousing, order fulfillment, tagging & packing, distribution, and outbound freight to customers.

    • Manage inventory layout, cycle count and physical inventory as per company requirement

    • Work with the team to design and implement an optimal logistics plan to ensure most efficient processes for supply chain and inventory controls

    • Develop, monitor and evaluate performance standards for effectiveness and efficiency in all areas of the warehouse including: optimal space utilization, schedule and coordination of goods in and out

    • Strictly adhere to US and International Trade Compliance laws and regulations.

    • Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as Quality, Customer service, Production, Master Planning and Purchasing.

    • Establish and report warehouse productivity KPI's on a daily basis in regard to order fill rates, receiving rates, on time delivery, shipping errors, receiving hold log.

    • Eliminate waste and implements 5S and other Lean activities.

    • Develop cost-saving initiatives through optimizing logistics processes, evaluating flow and monitoring shipping material usage.

    • Ensure that all appropriate safety regulations are being followed both with regards to personal safety and safety of inventory.

    • Plan all warehouse resources and activities in keeping with the company's object

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Demonstrated ability to set and achieve stretch goals quickly, while possessing strong people skills

    • Knowledge of economic principles and impact on Safran's Business

    • Understanding of Logistics requirements and methodologies (Incoterms, 2PL, 3PL, Import/Export regulation, HTS, Schedule B, HazMat handling/marking)

    • Experience applying Lean and Continuous Improvement ideas

    • Proven expertise at achieving and sustaining internal & external customer satisfaction

    • Understand and apply safety standards consistently

    • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Office, SharePoint and SAP

    • Compliance with Safety rules

    Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills

    • Exceptional planning and prioritization skills

    • Well organized, resourceful and efficient

    • Sets the highest standard of professionalism

    • Lead team with the utmost decency and respect

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills

    • Drives culture in a very positive way

    • Adapts well to changing demands from departments up and down stream

    • Proven decision making ability

    • Priorities management – Responsiveness (react calmly and efficiently under the pressure of multiple deadlines)

    • Develop and maintain KPIs necessary to evaluate the performance of the logistics team

    • Improve process and update procedures to reflect changes

     

    Travel Specificity

     

    Potential travel between Irvine, California and other locations up to 20%.

     

    Annual salary

     

    Based On Market Rate

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Texas

     

    City (-ies)

     

    Grand Prairie, TX 75052

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

     

    Minimum experience level required

     

    More than 5 years

     

    ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

     

    Yes