Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Watts Water Technologies•Menomonee Falls, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This highly motivated individual, as part of the Supply Chain & Operations team, will be responsible for accomplishing team results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures while fostering a safe and collaborative environment for continuous improvement. This position is responsible for supervision of the Shipping & Receiving teams. This position reports to Sr. Supply Chain Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or a manufacturing related field plus 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment or the equivalent of 7+ years manufacturing or warehouse experience.
Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

1+ years previous supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, onboarding, training, and developing employees to support shipping, receiving, warehousing, and internal material movement operations.
Maintains material flow by monitoring inbound and outbound logistics processes; setting material handling standards; observing control points within shipping, receiving, and storage areas; monitoring staffing levels and equipment resources; analyzing workflows; implementing cost reduction initiatives; developing and maintaining logistics reporting systems; facilitating resolution of material flow disruptions; and promoting cooperation within and across departments.
Executes materials plans by scheduling and assigning labor and equipment to meet production and shipping requirements; establishing daily priorities; monitoring progress against plan; adjusting schedules as required; resolving inventory or movement issues; and reporting results through shift and daily materials summaries.
Maintains quality and service levels by establishing and enforcing standards for material handling, storage, packaging, receiving efficiency, shipping accuracy, and on-time performance.
Ensures operational readiness of material handling equipment by coordinating repairs, preventative maintenance, and evaluating new equipment, technologies, and handling techniques.
Provides materials and logistics information by compiling, reviewing, and analyzing shipping, receiving, inventory accuracy, cycle count, and material movement data; responding to inquiries from operations, supply chain, and leadership.
Creates and improves systems and procedures by analyzing material handling practices, inventory controls, warehouse management processes, documentation, budgetary constraints, and staffing requirements; implementing continuous improvement initiatives and process changes.
Maintains a safe and organized work environment by training employees on proper material handling methods and equipment usage; enforcing safety policies; ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
Resolves issues by analyzing data, investigating concerns, identifying root causes, and recommending or implementing corrective actions.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending training and educational workshops; reviewing industry publications; networking with supply chain and logistics professionals; benchmarking best practices; and participating in professional organizations.
Contributes to team success by supporting cross-functional initiatives and completing related responsibilities as needed.
Manages direct reports including timekeeping, performance management, goal setting, workload prioritization, and measurement of individual and team performance.
Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned to support materials, logistics, and operational objectives.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by [insert title of manager’s position] or Company management.
Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)