Shipping & Receiving Manager

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

1d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

This 2nd shift Manager Production assignment is to support hourly personnel and business requirements in both the Warehouse and Shipping Operations at Kearny Mesa. The role includes but not limited to the effective support and leadership of approximately 25 hourly employees engaged in the processes of material receipt, put-away, picking and delivery of material to the PSO, TMP and Customer Services Organization, carrier/parcel pickups, weekday EOCP requests and material and finished goods shipments through collaboration with the logistics team. The position plays a pivotal role in the identification and removal of obstacle impeding the warehouse and shipping team’s ability to safely deliver/ship the right part, at the right time, in the right quantity to the right location. The incumbent exercises strong decision-making skills in the allocation of resources, identification of shifting priorities, execution of urgent business needs, use of continuous improvement tools including Lean Thinking and 6 Sigma, and knowledge of collective bargaining agreement to achieve operational excellence. To enable success, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to safety, quality, Solar's values, employee engagement and development, and a passion for continuous improvement are key attributes.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Experience in manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products
Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for delivering formal and informal training on the safe and efficient operation of production machinery; ability to conduct effective formal and situation-specific training
Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
Willingness to multitask and handle complicated and challenging tasks efficiently.
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Experience with PSS, Baan, Windchill and Trade Automation
Experience with warehousing and shipping operations
Familiarity with the Union Contract

Responsibilities

Support hourly personnel and business requirements in Warehouse and Shipping Operations.
Lead approximately 25 hourly employees in material receipt, put-away, picking, and delivery.
Manage carrier/parcel pickups and weekday EOCP requests.
Oversee material and finished goods shipments in collaboration with the logistics team.
Identify and remove obstacles impeding warehouse and shipping team's ability to safely and efficiently deliver/ship parts.
Exercise decision-making skills in resource allocation, shifting priorities, and urgent business needs.
Utilize continuous improvement tools like Lean Thinking and 6 Sigma.
Apply knowledge of collective bargaining agreements to achieve operational excellence.