Supervisor, Shipping

About the Role

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers. We're proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years (2022 – 2026) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and manage the activities of workers engaged in preparing packages and products for shipping in a variety of shipping methods
• Coordinate with other sites on products shipped and destination
• Support and strive toward safety in all facets of the manufacturing facility
• Resolve safety problems that arise and complete required paperwork
• Effectively document incidents or near-miss investigations
• Assist with or perform nonconformance investigations and root cause analysis
• Effectively monitor and adjust productivity and efficiency of workers to plant performance standards
• Ensure equipment is tracked, maintained, and available as required
• Provide leadership and direction for the success of your material handlers and assemblers
• Ensure a well-trained and versatile workforce by promoting cross-training
• Provide counseling, coaching, and disciplinary actions when needed in support of Hunter Engineering policies and practices
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers and assign duties
• Plan the flow of materials through the department
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules
• Maintain time and production records
• Support Hunter Excellence and Value Stream Initiatives
• Effectively communicate with peers, subordinates, and management
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of plant personnel
• Support the development and implementation of the management philosophy and vision
• Contribute, make recommendations, and implement practices to control and reduce departmental and overall costs
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or associate's degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred
• 5 years' demonstrated manufacturing supervisory experience in related industry
• Dynamic and engaging leadership skills
• Possesses high level of mechanical and ironwork aptitude
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Has familiarity with ISO 9000 standards
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement, highly desirable
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Benefits

• Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage
• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program