Senior Logistics Coordinator

Powell Industries, Inc.•Houston, TX

28d

About The Position

Powell People Solving Tough Problems As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, 401K matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment. As a Logistics Coordinator - Shipping Lead you will be performing the following tasks to support outbound domestic and international shipments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma is highly desired
4 years of Shipping/Receiving experience is desirable.
Mechanical aptitude; Able to read a mechanical part or assembly drawing.
Good leadership skills
Good product knowledge
Detail and results oriented, excellent accuracy and commitment to meeting deadlines.
Excellent communication skills with ability to solve problems and prevent conflicts Forklift and Crane certifications are required.
Able to work in a production/manufacturing environment.
Stable and current work history; demonstrating the ability to stay at a job for more than 12 months is desirable.

Nice To Haves

Saw experience is a plus.
Basic knowledge of MS Office products.

Responsibilities

Direct a group of Shipping Associates to follow shipping schedule and meet departmental and company goals
Ensure Safety training and practices are continuously performed for all personnel in the department.
Coordinate work schedules for Shipping Department personnel.
Make sure that employees have adequate material and tools to complete the assigned tasks.
Track, approve and record employees' labor hours.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Verify and prepare items for outgoing shipment.
Coordinate with customers for delivery requests, appointments, and requirements.
Prepare all shipping paperwork/documents.
Deliver material from manufacturing area to the shipping by physically moving parts, by hand, forklift and crane securing loads when required.
When needed, packaging, marking, and labeling of all material for shipment according to Company procedures and state and federal regulations.
When needed, load/unload material on trucks by physically moving parts, by hand, forklift and crane securing loads when required.
Contact selected carriers for scheduling pickups.
Verify materials loaded against Bill of Lading and Packing List.
Obtain appropriate signatures from truck drivers.
Verify truck drivers are compliant with company safety procedures.
Process necessary Oracle Transactions in the Ship Function.
File freight claims, damage, or loss.
Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
Perform tools inspection (Nail and Staple gun, drills, etc...)
Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Additional tasks per supervisor request.