Warehouse Supervisor

About the Role

The Shipping and Receiving Supervisor will directly supervise employees in the areas of shipping/receiving and material handling. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a manner consistent with company expectations, policies and philosophies
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment
• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments assuring parts are packaged and preserved in a manner that prevents damage during transit
• Responsible for updating Microsoft Access Database with corresponding machine, due date, quantity, and date received
• Determines space requirements and position of shipments in crates and trucks and lays out position of shipment
• Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance or outside services for repair
• Maintains regulatory logs/records for trucks and drivers
• Compiles records of unfilled orders
• Post weight and shipping charges
• Prepares bills of lading
• Posts all shipments to Sonaca North America system
• Manages tool crib activities and insures effective tool distribution support for production
• Responsible for set up of tooling for production and inspection as required
• Identifies and implements improvements in packaging methods and type to reduce cost and improve protection
• Purchase all packaging supplies
• Participate in plant projects
• Operate fork trucks to retrieve various tooling to support production
• Champion of 6S initiatives within department
• Conducts forklift training and tests drivers upon completion of training
• Oversee cycle counting activity

Requirements

• 2 - 3 years supervisory experience in shipping and receiving and/or material handling, preferably in the area of sheet metal fabrication
• Bachelor's degree in Business preferred
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools and techniques as they relate to shipping/receiving and material handling
• Experienced forklift driver with excellent work record
• Cycle counting experience
• Ability to understand technical specifications and to convey such information in a manner that is clearly understood by layman, and not subject to misinterpretation
• Experience with AS400 and Job scope preferred
• Must possess the necessary leadership traits to assure the effective, consistent performance of departmental activities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection
• May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance