Shipping Lead

Pratt Industries•Cedar Hill, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity is for internal candidates eligible for promotion. This position will assist supervisor in running the shift.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED required
Two years’ experience in a 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
Able to apply concepts of high school math.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
Working knowledge of cost issues in order to make daily decisions that will reduce overall costs and will help the Manager find areas that require improvement
Computer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel), data entry skills
Application knowledge of products and production processes
Knowledge of Quality standards – both ISO and QS
Knowledge of Regulatory requirements including but not limited to wage and hour requirements, environmental and waste minimization, company policies, and personnel requirements including OSHA, DEQ and EEO
Will be required to maintain a current Forklift Operator License
Strong time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently
Teaching skills in order to function effectively as a teacher for personnel both in the technical and administrative parts of the position.
Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.
Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry

Responsibilities

Assist Supervisor with running Daily Reports (Backlog, OTD, Trailer Utilization, Dispatch/Load Plan)
Assists Supervisor in the Review/Investigate Customer Complaints (Shipping)
Assists Supervisor with Load Planning – Combining Orders
Assists Supervisor with monitoring daily Inbound/Outbound Distribution
Assists Supervisor Deleting of Load Tags
Manage/Maintain Warehouse Inventory counts
Additional duties may be assigned by management