Supv 1, Shipping/Receiving

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation•Springfield, OH

About The Position

The Supervisor 1, Shipping/Receiving oversees activities related to receiving, storing, and shipping materials, capital, consumables, and finished goods. The role ensures the security and accountability of goods through inventory control, establishes and updates operating methods and procedures, and selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to support efficient department operations. The supervisor maintains compliance with company and government guidelines for foreign trade and international records; creates and ensures adherence to standard work; oversees stock and crib inventory, hazardous-material handling, and shipping and receiving processes; and maintains transactional accuracy in Vantage software. The position also directs and develops team members, manages attendance and training, evaluates performance, and recommends process improvements. The role applies Lean Manufacturing and 5S practices, follows the Silfex Quality Management System and operating procedures, and promotes a safe, organized, and collaborative workplace. It requires regular standing and hand use, occasional walking and other physical activities, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work may involve proximity to moving mechanical parts and exposure to fumes or airborne particles; occasional wet or humid conditions and moderate noise are also described.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma or associate degree with at least 6 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior supervisor experience is required.
General understanding of the responsibilities of Shipping and Receiving departments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations; and to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems involving varied conditions and limited standardization.
Ability to work effectively individually and in a team environment.
Attention to detail and ability to perform successfully with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish credibility with management, staff, and employees.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Supervise receiving, storing, and shipping activities for materials, capital, consumables, and finished goods, ensuring security, accountability, and inventory control.
Coordinate with Lam Foreign Trade to ensure compliance with company and government guidelines and maintain accurate international records.
Create standard work for processes and ensure adherence to documented procedures.
Oversee stock and crib items through labeling, location control, and cycle counting; audit daily Kanban runs and support delivery of requested materials to value streams.
Oversee receiving and handling of bulk acid and other hazardous materials, and obtain required hazardous materials certification.
Maintain Shipping and Receiving SQDC Boards.
Ensure transactional integrity in Vantage software for outbound finished-parts shipments and inbound material shipments to maintain inventory accuracy.
Conduct employee reviews, evaluate performance, and recommend promotions and transfers.
Create cross-training plans covering safety, quality, and standard work, and develop and maintain training matrices.
Manage department attendance and time-off requests to avoid negatively affecting production.
Assign and direct daily work, communicate expectations, and analyze and resolve work problems or help employees resolve them.
Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve departmental efficiency and services; seek additional responsibilities or projects.
Apply Lean Manufacturing concepts, including 5S, and support continuous improvement, organization, cleanliness, and escalation of maintenance issues.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and apply relevant quality and operating procedures.
Follow company safety policies, report unsafe conditions, model safe practices, and wear required PPE.
Promote a positive work ethic and communicate effectively and respectfully to support teamwork and collaboration.