Shop Supervisor

Total Safety Careers•Dickinson, ND

About The Position

Total Safety is seeking a Shop Supervisor to oversee shop, field, and inventory-control functions. The role ensures accurate inventory and the proper receipt, handling, storage, and shipment of commodities. The Shop Supervisor leads and trains Material Assistants, maintains inventory-record integrity, coordinates shipping and receiving, supports safety and regulatory compliance, and assists with departmental human-resource functions. The position may also require assisting with jobs in the field and troubleshooting electrical and IT applications.

Requirements

Related progressive experience applying fundamental materials-management concepts, practices, and procedures, including inventory transactions.
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 systems.
Ability to develop spreadsheets, modify formats, and recommend improvements.
Ability to maintain data integrity, extract data, perform calculations, and prepare reports accurately and on time.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
Above-average organizational 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 meet the physical demands of regularly standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; using hands to handle or feel items; reaching; and talking or hearing. Occasional sitting and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds are also required.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to climb stairs and/or towers.

Nice To Haves

Lead experience or training and understanding of human relations and training.
Additional specialized courses or an associate degree in a related field, or internal experience involving materials management, 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; teach problem resolution.
Plan and coordinate special projects.
Oversee and perform receiving, inventory-control, shipping, and physical cycle-count functions.
Ensure commodities are handled safely and protected from damage or loss; track and expedite shipments as needed.
Process and file claims for short, incorrect, lost, or damaged shipments, and follow through until resolved.
Ensure inventory transactions are entered accurately and efficiently and maintain the integrity of inventory records.
Ensure products are packaged and labeled appropriately and meet customer-specific requirements.
Select efficient, cost-effective shipping methods and optimize use of carriers, routes, schedules, and rates.
Complete shipping documents accurately and on time, including bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, air bills, and import and export documents.
Ensure corrective actions are completed promptly and help resolve shipping, receiving, and inventory-control issues.
Investigate and respond to questions, address discrepancies, trace item histories, and recommend actions to resolve inventory variances.
Work with Sales and Purchasing on forecasting and the utilization of excess or slow-moving stock.
Optimize warehouse space and ensure materials are stored safely, securely, and clearly identified 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; promote ongoing safety awareness, good housekeeping, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Ensure corrective and preventive actions are put 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 timesheet accuracy, ensure labor reporting balances with timesheets, and provide input on salary and job-change actions.
Troubleshoot electrical and IT applications daily.
Assist with jobs in the field and with special projects as assigned.