Warehouse Supervisor

Job purpose 

Individual will be responsible for coordinating and supervising all Warehouse & Shipping activities at the Greenville plant. The Warehouse & Shipping Supervisor will also assist in orientation, training, scheduling of all A-Shift and B-Shift Shipping Employees.  

Duties and responsibilities

• Organizes shipping and warehouse activities and aids in training of shipping and warehouse team and acts as main point of contact for direction and problem resolution
• Communicates with Inside Sales and/or Purchasing (possibly others) regarding any information about out or inbound shipments.
• Requests quotes, completes & files necessary shipping & warehouse paperwork
• Monitors inventory transactions, assists with cycle counts, investigates inaccuracies and develops activities to help maintain overall inventory accuracy.
• Reviews, closes and files paperwork for all production jobs prior to storage in warehouse or shipment to the customer.
• Helps maintain and order general consumable materials for shipment packaging and material storage.
• Adapts to and coordinates changing customer schedules or requirements.
• Helps organize material for production jobs and routes to appropriate departments.
• Maintains organization of all shipping documentation physically or electronically.
• Investigates and traces missing or lost shipments.
• Participate in cross functional teams for improvement of inter-departmental processes.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities including: interviewing & hiring, training, coaching & discipline, directing work, assessing performance, developing talent, motivating team members, maintaining positive work culture.
• Support and sustain lean manufacturing activities such as Standard Work, 5S, Kanban and other lean tools.
• Mindset of driving continuous improvements in areas such as reducing production lead times, facility organization and cleanliness and increased efficiencies.
• Strive to develop, foster and maintain a positive, challenging work environment that motivates different skill sets and cultures that yields idea generation and implementation
• Any other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education:  High School Diploma or GED
• Work experience:
• Experience in working with and in ERP Systems, preferred experience in SyteLine.
• Minimum 3-5 years prior shipping & receiving experience.
• Experience in a group leader role and/or prior supervisor experience is desired.
• Experience operating within AS9100 (preferred) or ISO systems.
• Experience with Import & Export Compliance and Automated Export System (AES)
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Working conditions

• May be exposed to industrial oils, toner, coolants, solvents, lubricants, adhesive and other chemicals.   NOTE:  All safety precautions will be used.
• Plant wide climate control and air conditioning
• Could work in areas with excessive noise.  NOTE: Ear protection available.
• Will work in both a manufacturing environment and an office environment.

Physical requirements

• May be exposed to industrial oils, toner, coolants, solvents, lubricants, adhesive and other chemicals.   NOTE:  All safety precautions will be used.
• Requires intermittent periods of sitting, standing and walking
• Required to do repetitive work.
• Periodic lifting of materials and files of 40 pounds.
• Willing to work beyond normal hours when needed

Direct reports

A Shift & B Shift Shipping Employees

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