Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Marmon Holdings•Trussville, AL

About The Position

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. . The Shipping and Receiving Supervisor is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the procedures and operations of the warehouse. This position directly impacts organization performance through the management and inspection of warehouse productivity and efficiency. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s) This position will play a pivotal role in the creation, execution, management and delivery of best in class warehouse services; all of which will lead to an enhanced customer delivery experience. Strategically manage shipping and receiving in compliance with the company’s policies and vision Manage and have oversight to all personnel in shipping and receiving department Plan work schedules and assign tasks appropriately and appraise results Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system Ensure products are examined to verify conformance to quality standards Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures Ensure compliance to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislative requirements Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies Maintain reporting tools and mechanisms that effectively communicate warehouse KPIs including inventory control, labor utilization, transactional accuracy and fulfillment. Product reports and statistics regularly (In/Out status report, dead stock report, etc.) Maintain data analysis tools/techniques to effectively determine the root cause of inventory discrepancies, service failures, and inefficiencies to quantify and report all warehouse metrics and KPI’s Attendance during work regular work hours and overtime as required, approved by manager. Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
5 + years warehouse supervisory experience.
Experience in warehouse management procedures and best practices
Ability to manage and lead teams
Ability to use strong decision making and problem-solving skills, logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solution, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Strong interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal), and leadership skills required in order to effectively communicate initiatives and drive key business initiatives through the leadership team, non-exempt populations, and cross functional teams
The ability to adapt, learn and become proficient in multiple systems quickly
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and the ability to drive results
Proficient in the use of basic statistics, other analytical tools and Microsoft Office suite
Highly organized and detail-oriented with good time management skills
Ability to operate on tight deadlines with multiple priorities that are subject to frequent change
Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Nice To Haves

A two or four year degree a plus.

Responsibilities

Strategically manage shipping and receiving in compliance with the company’s policies and vision
Manage and have oversight to all personnel in shipping and receiving department
Plan work schedules and assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
Ensure products are examined to verify conformance to quality standards
Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided
Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
Ensure compliance to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislative requirements
Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies
Maintain reporting tools and mechanisms that effectively communicate warehouse KPIs including inventory control, labor utilization, transactional accuracy and fulfillment.
Product reports and statistics regularly (In/Out status report, dead stock report, etc.)
Maintain data analysis tools/techniques to effectively determine the root cause of inventory discrepancies, service failures, and inefficiencies to quantify and report all warehouse metrics and KPI’s
Attendance during work regular work hours and overtime as required, approved by manager.
Other responsibilities as assigned by management