Shipping & Receiving Supervisor - 1st Shift

UNARCO MATERIAL HANDLING LLC•Lewisville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor provides leadership within the Shipping Department to ensure safety, production, quality, attendance, housekeeping, training, and succession goals are met. The supervisor drives continuous improvement using lean manufacturing concepts and tools, and mentors employees through coaching, progressive discipline, skill cross-training, and development for succession options. The role coordinates shipping activities, sets work procedures and schedules, expedites workflow, checks work for accuracy and policy compliance, and supports employees with workflow, product knowledge, and safety concerns. The supervisor monitors productivity, shipment accuracy, time and attendance records, equipment and process issues, and required paperwork. The position is based in a non-climate-controlled facility where seasonal heat and cold should be expected.

Requirements

Two years of experience in a manufacturing shipping or logistics leadership role.
Two years of supervision experience.
Strong interpersonal communication, active listening, coaching, counseling, training, and general leadership skills.
Ability to understand written and verbal directives and complex manufacturing processes.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Computer literacy, including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; MRP experience.
Ability to carry out multistep, complex directions.
Ability to solve problems deductively and inductively with multiple variables.
Ability to perform general mathematical and algebraic calculations.
Ability to retain focus while managing multiple projects, tasks, and problems.
Ability to handle non-standard production situations involving multiple variables.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including standing, using hands and fingers, handling or feeling, talking, hearing, reaching, sitting, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and infrequently lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a union environment is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma/GED preferred, with commensurate applicable experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the activities of employees who pick products and prepare them for same-day shipping.
Identify work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
Issue written and oral work instructions.
Examine work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance with company policies and procedures.
Study and standardize departmental procedures to improve worker efficiency.
Maintain harmony among hourly employees and resolve workplace grievances.
Treat co-workers with respect, keep commitments, and work with integrity.
Ensure orders are shipped correctly using KPI techniques, scanners, and pick lists.
Ensure established policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
Manage safety and housekeeping in the area of responsibility.
Monitor pullers and loaders to ensure productivity meets daily demands.
Assist employees with process workflow, product knowledge, and safety concerns.
Report process and equipment problems to the appropriate manager.
Work with the Maintenance Supervisor on preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and equipment or process improvements.
Manage employee time and attendance in the timekeeping system and maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
Complete required paperwork and reports accurately and on time.
Perform administrative and clerical duties as required.
Work the scheduled shift, as well as overtime and weekends when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.