Shipping Supervisor

MARSHALLTOWN COMPANY•Kansas City, KS

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Work for the market leader of construction tools at MARSHALLTOWN! We’re proud of our top-notch facilities and strong, healthy culture where good ideas are embraced, decisions are made quickly, and effort and excellence are rewarded. When we need to get something done, we have the resources to make it happen. We’re excited to be opening our new Kansas City facility and are looking for a Shipping Supervisor that provides leadership, guidance, and supervision of hourly shipping and receiving employees. The Shipping Supervisor contributes through value-added activities in quality improvement, efficiency enhancement, and process improvement.

Requirements

Two (2) + years in a leadership or supervisory role is preferred
Two (2) + years with manufacturing experience is preferred
Must have good oral and written communication skills and good math skills
Good decision-making and problem-solving skills are a must
Attention to detail while operating safely is a must
Must have the ability to multitask and work well under pressure
Basic administrative computer proficiency, to include email, required
Must be able to successfully pass the PIT certification, etc. to help determine fit for role
Excellent attendance is required
Meets harness and SRL (Self Retracting Lifeline) weight capacity limits (130 lbs. - 310 lbs.)
Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

Leading and driving productivity of the team
Ensuring orders are shipped timely and accurately
Utilizing MARSHALLTOWN applications to drive efficiencies
Ensuring all safety aspects of the jobs are being followed by employees
Setting up and operating and performing basic equipment adjustments as required
Training/Cross-Training both new and existing employees
Performing quality checks, regularly, ensuring quality standards are met
Operating powered industrial equipment to move product and materials in an efficient and safe manner
Accurately entering data into computer systems to track material movements and locations
Other duties and project work as assigned
Keeps immediate supervisor informed of important matters which must be handled at that level, with emphasis on critical incidents related to employee safety and security
Contributes to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested
Decision-making and authority are exercised with good judgment, recognizing when others must be involved
Shows initiative in gaining and maintaining the skills, abilities, and knowledge required to perform this position in at least a fully qualified and satisfactory manner