Supervisor, Production, Shipping Team Captain
About The Position
Overview: Lead Shipping Team to make impact on loading and shipping demands while ensuring a safe manufacturing environment by: Providing leadership for people, core principles, and a strong presence in driving safety culture Managing the 1st line of defense for loading/shipping issues Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and, federal standards Increase productivity and performance of loading team. Responsibilities: Routine Activities Provide guidance and adjust manpower on activities for the loading schedule and ensure compliance with safety & quality standards. Routine activities include: Conducting SQRE meetings for unit and loading team. Reviewing loading demand schedules and adjusting as necessary. Monitoring loading/switching processes and resolving any issues that arise. Ensuring compliance with safety and federal regulations. Communicating with other departments as needed. Communication with site partners. Communicates weekly equipment status/issues. Coordinates site partner maintenance activities with ops team. Coordinates inhibitor delivery based on loading schedule. Ensures sustainability of Shipping 5s program. Performs evaluations of program components and provides feedback to team. ADHOC Activities (as needed) In addition to routine activities, the Team Captain may be required to perform additional tasks as needed: Leading problem-solving initiatives when unexpected issues arise. Coordinating special projects or initiatives related to equipment and loading efficiency improvement. Assisting in training new team members or providing refresher training as needed. Participating in unit RCA. Decision-Making Authority Situation or delay criticality of an issue impacting Safety, Reliability, Efficiency. Immediate decision making authority within scope of responsibility. Escalation process if beyond scope. Prioritizes loading schedule in alignment with company targets. Implements corrective actions based on key learnings.
Requirements
- Understands how to prioritize work based on business needs
- Ability to lead team members in problem solving activities
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong leadership skills/Managerial experience in Shipping/Rail
- Good communication skills
- Problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work under pressure
- Understanding of DOT regulations
- 1-5 years of supervisor experience in Shipping Services/Plant experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Solid computer skills, SAP / ADP experience a plus
- Certifications (e.g., HazMat, DOT) required
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and adjust manpower on activities for the loading schedule and ensure compliance with safety & quality standards.
- Conducting SQRE meetings for unit and loading team.
- Reviewing loading demand schedules and adjusting as necessary.
- Monitoring loading/switching processes and resolving any issues that arise.
- Ensuring compliance with safety and federal regulations.
- Communicating with other departments as needed.
- Communication with site partners.
- Communicates weekly equipment status/issues.
- Coordinates site partner maintenance activities with ops team.
- Coordinates inhibitor delivery based on loading schedule.
- Ensures sustainability of Shipping 5s program.
- Performs evaluations of program components and provides feedback to team.
- Leading problem-solving initiatives when unexpected issues arise.
- Coordinating special projects or initiatives related to equipment and loading efficiency improvement.
- Assisting in training new team members or providing refresher training as needed.
- Participating in unit RCA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
