Materials & Logistics Supervisor

Crane Company•Burbank, CA

19d

About The Position

Job Summary: The Shipping Logistics Supervisor responsible for Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving. The Supervisor will be responsible to lead all activities related to daily materials movement, and Logistics activities associated with Receiving and Shipping Activities. In addition the Supervisor will lead various initiatives focused on cost reductions, working capital improvement, lean process strategies, and internal service enhancements. Essential Functions: Lead continuous improvement efforts with supporting organizations throughout the site including Contracts and Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Operations Develop, establish and lead the Shipping Logistics team, including Finished Goods Stores, Shipping Inspection and packaging, being both mentor and coach to develop individual and team excellence Maintain and facilitate the accurate control and accountability of inventory Communicate with external and internal customers regarding problems associated with Shipping Logistics and address and resolve issues quickly. Serve as liaison to other functional areas in order to ensure the day-to-day problems and conflicts are resolved and that discrepancies are addressed Maintain a proactively trained and flexible team ensuring that inspectors and shipping logistic team members have proper skills for their assignments and that they are highly responsive to the needs of internal and external customers Provide quality reports and matrices related to the shipping logistics processes that are helpful to customers and for the improvement of processes Assist in continuous quality improvement. Evaluate and recommend changes in methods and procedures Plan, coordinate and manage the performance of physical inventories and/or cycle counting as required to meet fiscal reporting requirements Any other task assigned by supervisor or management Non-Essential Functions: Coordinate with or lead Excess & Obsolete inventory data reporting, disposition, withdrawal and disposal processes with Procurement. Provide data, reports and analysis as required to support Supply Chain, Finance and Corporate requests for information relative to E&O, inventory categorization and controls. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years work experience, with 3+ years supervising or leading people, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Solid understanding of integrated production and inventory management techniques and processes.
Shipping and Receiving Logistics LEAN principles and methodologies
Extensive computer skills in Excel, Access and word processing applications.
Experience using an ERP system, preferably Oracle
Excellent organizational and process development/optimization skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong communications skills – both verbal and written.
High School Diploma or equivalent
This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Nice To Haves

BS (or pursuing degree) 4-year degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field
APICS and/or ISM certifications

Responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement efforts with supporting organizations throughout the site including Contracts and Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Operations
Develop, establish and lead the Shipping Logistics team, including Finished Goods Stores, Shipping Inspection and packaging, being both mentor and coach to develop individual and team excellence
Maintain and facilitate the accurate control and accountability of inventory
Communicate with external and internal customers regarding problems associated with Shipping Logistics and address and resolve issues quickly.
Serve as liaison to other functional areas in order to ensure the day-to-day problems and conflicts are resolved and that discrepancies are addressed
Maintain a proactively trained and flexible team ensuring that inspectors and shipping logistic team members have proper skills for their assignments and that they are highly responsive to the needs of internal and external customers
Provide quality reports and matrices related to the shipping logistics processes that are helpful to customers and for the improvement of processes
Assist in continuous quality improvement.
Evaluate and recommend changes in methods and procedures
Plan, coordinate and manage the performance of physical inventories and/or cycle counting as required to meet fiscal reporting requirements
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Coordinate with or lead Excess & Obsolete inventory data reporting, disposition, withdrawal and disposal processes with Procurement.
Provide data, reports and analysis as required to support Supply Chain, Finance and Corporate requests for information relative to E&O, inventory categorization and controls.