Lead Shipping Coordinator

About the role

Be Part of the Future of Sleep! At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

Shift

1st shift position starting around 5am

What You'll Do

• Consistently and independently follows routine work procedures.
• Operates within a variety of work areas to support the supply chain requirements of a continuous flow manufacturing process to meet production and quality standards.
• Identifies process disruptions/malfunctions, troubleshoots the problem and makes routine repairs/adjustments per standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Performs routine inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Focuses on continuous improvement of the movement of materials through various production processes and establishes key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting to measure actual performance against goals on a regular basis.
• Promotes alignment by understanding and communicating customer needs and requirements throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Material Handling
• Forklift Operation
• Inventory
• Order Receipt
• Inspection
• Fulfillment
• Shipping

Process Areas

• Material Handling
• Forklift Operation
• Inventory
• Order Receipt
• Inspection
• Fulfillment
• Shipping

How You'll Do It

• Demonstrates pride, ownership and accountability for Safety and Quality
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Attention to detail and ability to problem solve
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• Effectively solve targeted problems
• Encourages and owns a safe work environment
• Produces high quality work and services
• Works cooperatively with others and achieves outcomes
• Open to feedback and motivated to grow outside comfort zone
• Communicates efficiently and effectively with others
• Upholds SSB Mission & Core Values

What You'll Bring

• Three or more years of experience required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• Previous experience training and/or leading others required.
• Previous experience in material handling and shipping /receiving experience required.
• Experience working with automated demand fulfillment systems required.