Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supervise the activities of the shipping and receiving colleagues to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.

JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

·       Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in the performance of daily activities.

·       Provide key input into the development of the department strategy and goals along with identifying and tracking key measurable to support the business plan goals.

·       Provide direction and leadership to department colleagues consistent with plant and department business plan goals.

·       Responsible for overall coordination and communication within department.

·       Responsible for ensuring accountability and discipline within department.

·       Maintain maximum levels of production utilization and efficiency.

·       Drive and oversee corresponding root cause analysis and corrective actions.

·       Direct efforts of warehouse activities.

·       Coordinate/assess required training and team building (i.e. forklift, training, etc.).

·       Coordinate new colleague orientation.

·       Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to goals, issues, etc.

·       Assist in colleague development and implementation of warehouse related training.

·       Oversee the activities of the warehouse and coordinate shipping docks to effectively support plant operations.

·       Evaluate department manning levels, assuring compliance and improvements to the budget and make recommendations to the Materials Manager and HR.

·       Assure all inventory control procedures are strictly adhered to.

·       Complete individual work team performance reviews and provide mentoring, coaching and development for colleagues.

·       Coordinate the movement of all materials to and from warehouse.

·       Assure all incoming product is received from vendors and reported into QAD with correct bar code labels.

·       Assure all outgoing finished products are shipped on time to avoid premium freight costs and shipped with appropriate bar code tags.

·       Drive and participate in team problem solving activities and process improvement activities (ex.  8 D Reporting, Kaizen, etc.).

·       Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and quality registrations (ex. TS 16949, Gold Pentastar etc.)

·       Assist with plant activities to achieve quality, productivity, and cost reduction goals.

·       Review all accident reports for identification of root cause and corrective action.

·       Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities.

·       Assure all direct reports are aware of their EH&S responsibilities and hold all direct reports accountable.

·       Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) by all the work team.

·       Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.

·       Maintain high standard of housekeeping in the work area.

·     Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II procedures, etc.)

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Provides direct leadership and supervises hourly shipping and/or receiving colleagues.

·       Ability to identify, select, train and coach materials talent.

·       Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

·       Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.

·       Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

·       Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.

·       Strong computer skills.  Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

·       Root cause/problem-solving ability.

·       Proficient with SMART and DDL

·       Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.

• Bachelors Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

·       Minimum of six (6) years experience in shipping/receiving and/or warehouse management, and one (1) year of management experience.