AM Shipping Supervisor

PHINIA • Laredo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

PHINIA is currently looking for a “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as an Material’s Supervisor in our Laredo distribution center location. The candidate must be willing to take on responsibilities outside their primary role as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• SAP experience with the ability to navigate, analyze, and manage materials-related data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Understanding of how PC & L interrelates with other functions in the organization
• Strong knowledge of Phinia products and systems, as well as plant processes and procedures—shares this knowledge with others
• Demonstrated Supervisory skills with the ability to lead, coach, and develop team members.
• Proven materials management expertise within a fast‑paced operational environment
• Experience working with quality systems, standards, and continuous‑improvement processes
• Strong customer‑facing and communication skills, with the ability to manage expectations and resolve issues effectively.
• Solid knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and the ability to apply them to daily operations and long‑term planning
• Hands‑on leadership style with a willingness to be actively involved on the floor and support operational needs directly
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of experience in materials management, logistics, or related manufacturing/distribution function

Responsibilities

• Direct customer oversight of domestic and international ship-to locations while coordinating material requirements and outbound shipments with receiving inventory, office, and production floor teams to ensure accurate and on-time fulfillment.
• Execute corrective actions for customer issues, ensuring root cause resolution and long-term process stability.
• Implement 5S and Lean practices on the production floor to improve organization, efficiency, and safety.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory planning and execution, ensuring accuracy, reconciliation, and audit compliance.
• Reduce shipping costs by analyzing customer requirements and past due exposure to optimize logistics decisions.
• Develop and implement cost-saving, efficiency, and safety initiatives across materials and logistics operations.
• Daily coordination with San Luis Potosi plant to align production priorities, inventory levels and customer demand.
• Supervises the activities of the PC & L (materials) staff and Adjust work schedules as necessary to meet special order requirements.
• Acts as liaison between the PC & L (materials) staff and the management team.
• Champion improvements and new procedures with floor supervisors and hourly employees in the aftermarket business.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization.
• equitable and competitive compensation.
• quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans.
• formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed