Shipping Supervisor

About the role

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for the assigned production/shipping area including the human and capital assets of the department. Activities include production work, replenishment of inventory, loading, checking orders, preventative maintenance, housekeeping, new-employee orientation as well as various administrative functions including meetings, inventory, production data record keeping, employee annual evaluations, employee attendance records, corrective action warnings all of which must be completed in accordance with established Valmont processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that standard methods are used.
• Recommend changes in layout, processes or methods to improve operations and lower costs.
• Accurately and timely report of assigned personnel’s time and production counts.
• Report discrepancies in specifications, methods, engineering data, standards, etc. to the corresponding authority.
• Develop positive relationships with assigned employees to create pride in operations, housekeeping, safety and other accomplishments.
• Take action to keep equipment and work area clean.
• Promote a participative productivity climate and encourage assigned employees to submit suggestions for improvement on operations.
• Implement worthwhile ideas and keep employees informed of status.
• Keep managers advised of employee requests, complaints, and suggestions and provide prompt feedback” to employees.
• Be ultimately responsible for the implementation of shop safety practices.
• Determine staffing requirements, interview applicants and on-board new hires.
• Attend seminars/short courses on improving the management skills necessary to operate the area according to the expectations established by Valmont.
• Ensure that monthly safety and department meetings are held and participate in Lean related activities.
• Promote cell and team development.
• Ensure that training is provided to appointed team members and leaders.
• Provide mechanisms to track/chart productivity goals and exercise guidance in productivity improvement.
• Remain cognizant of the ever-changing environmental regulations and assure each cell is within compliance.
• Provide training/information so that there is continuous awareness.
• Maintain records on any first aids, OSHA recordables, lost-time injuries and property damage.
• Control orders, preventative maintenance, housekeeping and administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five (5) years relevant experience or associate’s degree with seven (7) years relevant experience or (nine) 9 years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and job orders.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, planning, communication, and motivational skills.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• The ability to drive a forklift.
• Knowledge of environmental safety and EEO requirements.
• Knowledge of the material, costs, techniques and processes used within the area.
• Judgment and decision-making skills while comparing relative cost and benefit potential.
• Deductive reasoning ability to formulate answers to specific questions that make sense.
• The ability to motivate, develop and direct people; identify the best person for each task at hand.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

• The ability to manage time effectively.
• The ability to develop and direct people.
• The ability to manage employee performance.
• The ability to implement procedures to maximize operating efficiency.
• The ability to reduce potential injuries.
• The ability to lead, facilitate and promote teams to meet the challenge of continuous improvement.
• The ability to challenge the status quo to find new and better ways to conduct work through the utilization of lean tools.
• The ability to distribute reports.
• The ability to attend professional development courses.
• The ability to identify employee training needs.
• The ability to recruit personnel.
• The ability to assist others in evaluating employee performance.
• The ability to train in software applications.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following: Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision), 401k retirement plan with company match, Paid time off, Employer paid life insurance, Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave, Work Life Support, Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more.

Schedule

Although most Shipping Supervisors work one established shift, their supervisor duties may extend to two or three operational shifts.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience.