Shipping Receiving Supervisor

Columbus McKinnon • La Vergne, TN

66d

About The Position

Shipping & Receiving Supervisor directs & coordinates through departmental leaders, activities relative to the warehouse and/or shipping operations. This position is responsible for continuous and efficient output in desired quality and quantity. Ensures objectives are met relative to safety, quality, and delivery.

Requirements

• Associates degree with equal emphasis on Business, and/or three or more years of experience in supervision in warehouse setting preferred.
• Must possess technical skills such as: blueprint reading, work measurement, and using precision measuring instruments.
• Good organizational, planning, and communication skills required.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe work while being performed and stop operations deemed unsafe.
• Conduct regular Toolbox Safety Meetings with all direct reports to review safety issues and improve safe working conditions.
• Investigate all incidents and accidents involving direct reports or reporting departments and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Initiate and perform evaluations of the manning and physical arrangements of the work station (methodizing) on and existing operations to help assure maximum output.
• Train department personnel to be technically and professionally competent.
• Assist with managing labor problems, complaints, resources, etc. exhibiting a high degree of integrity and discretion in dealing with confidential data or information.
• Participate in fair and consistent problem or complaint resolution and answer suggestions as assigned.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to speak effectively with fellow employees, giving instructions or relaying messages.
• Ability to understand and follow written procedures, to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form, i.e. time sheets, production boards.
• Direct and lead the implementation of lean practices in the warehouse including Lean Business Systems, Kata/Kaizen, and Training within Industries.
• Develop corrective actions, as required, to meet customer needs and objectives of the corporation.
• Direct the development of organization and plans that are consistent and adequate for attainment of warehouse personnel objectives.
• Ensure that operations conform to local, state and federal government regulations and manage an ongoing proactive Environmental, Health and Safety program.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree