Shop Supervisor

Total Safety • Kermit, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Total Safety is seeking a Shop Supervisor to ensure inventory accuracy through monthly and annual cycle counts and coordinate shop, field, and inventory-control functions. The role performs and oversees the receipt, handling, storage, and shipment of commodities, while maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting safe, efficient warehouse operations.

The supervisor reviews daily work, assigns and monitors Material Assistants, trains and coaches team members, and coordinates special projects. The role also works with Sales, Purchasing, suppliers, carriers, and other internal and external contacts to address inventory and shipping issues, improve stock utilization, and support effective warehouse operations. The position provides leadership in safety and assists with departmental human-resource functions. It also involves troubleshooting electrical and IT applications and assisting with field jobs when needed.

The position requires high school education or a GED. Specialized related courses, an associate degree, or relevant internal experience are preferred. Related progressive experience in materials management and inventory transactions is required. The role is performed in a shop and yard environment, with physical demands including standing, walking, climbing, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Related, progressive experience applying fundamental materials-management and inventory-transaction terms, concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and recommend efficient and effective solutions to problems.
• Excellent PC skills and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficiency with specialized function-related applications such as AS400-based Rental Man, and ability to train others to use the system.
• Ability to develop spreadsheets, modify formats, and recommend improvements.
• Ability to maintain data integrity, extract data, perform calculations, and prepare accurate, timely reports.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data.
• Above-average organization and communication skills to interact with internal, external, and managerial contacts.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle diverse tasks simultaneously.
• Forklift certification as required by the facility.
• Ability to work in a team environment and readily assume additional or new responsibilities.
• High school education or GED.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch; use hands to handle objects; reach; and talk or hear.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a shop and yard environment, including exposure to wet or humid outside conditions, vibration, high pressure, chemicals, shop traffic, and moderate noise; ability to climb stairs and/or towers.

Nice To Haves

• Lead experience or training, with an understanding of human relations and training.
• Specialized courses or an associate degree in a related field.
• Internal experience with exposure to materials management and inventory control and some product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review daily work requirements and assign, monitor, and review Material Assistants' work for accuracy and progress.
• Train team members to improve skills, productivity, safety, and quality; assist with problem resolution and coordinate special projects.
• Oversee and perform receiving and inventory-control functions, ensuring commodities are handled safely and protected from damage or loss.
• Track and expedite shipments, and process and follow up on short, incorrect, lost, or damaged shipment claims until resolved.
• Ensure inventory transactions are entered accurately and efficiently and maintain the integrity of inventory records.
• Coordinate and perform shipping, including appropriate product packaging and labeling and compliance with customer-specific requirements.
• Select efficient and cost-effective shipping methods and optimize carrier use by route, schedule, and rate.
• Ensure shipping documents, including bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, air bills, and import/export documents, are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.
• Assist in resolving shipping, receiving, and inventory-control issues; investigate questions and address discrepancies.
• Oversee and perform physical cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with Sales and Purchasing on forecasting and improving utilization of excess or slow-moving stock.
• Optimize warehouse space and ensure items are stored safely, securely, clearly identified, and accessible for efficient movement.
• Work with Purchasing to improve supplier performance in product protection, packaging, document accuracy, and other areas affecting warehouse operations.
• Provide leadership in achieving safety goals, maintain ongoing safety awareness and good housekeeping, and ensure environmental and safety regulatory requirements are met.
• Put corrective and preventative actions in place before issues arise.
• Assist with departmental human-resource functions, including hiring and firing, performance appraisals, counseling, and coaching.
• Monitor team members' work hours, ensure timesheets are accurate, and ensure labor reporting balances with timesheets as required.
• Provide input on salary and job-change actions.
• Troubleshoot electrical and IT applications daily.
• Assist with special projects as assigned and jobs in the field as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED