Responsible for the direct supervision of the Shipping and Receiving department, maximizing safety, quality, variable cost, individual and plant-wide productivity, and technical skill development to insure on-time shipments and customer satisfaction. This position reports directly to the Director of Supply Chain.
Position Accountabilities
Works with support departments to ensure that all production methods and practices are consistent with internal quality standards, customer requirements, and the AS9100 program.
Assists Planners/Schedulers when needed to properly schedule manufacturing operations within their focus-factory/process.
Analyzes, establishes, and communicates performance standards for their department (e.g. receipt turn around time and daily shipment throughput).
Ensures alignment among department employees on department goals and objectives by leading daily employee team meetings and soliciting employee feedback needed to remove performance obstacles and improve the work environment.
Leads the team in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements and on-time delivery to the customer requirements.
Documents all department functions and reviews/maintains the daily Time and Attendance recordkeeping system for their focus-factory/process.
Provide effective leadership and act in a manner that maintains a positive and productive work environment with customers, clients and co-workers.
Analyze variable labor costs daily and determine required staffing levels and support labor re-allocation across shipping, receiving, packaging, and material handling as required.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
Plans and supports cross training to ensure the elimination of all skill gaps, resulting in a more skilled and adaptable workforce. Ensures the completion of required competency forms and certifications, as well as maintains an employee skill matrix.
Administers policies and procedures as required.
Supports a zero injury culture by pro-actively complying with all environmental safe practices and regulations.
Conducts EH&S self-inspection and safety huddles in areas of responsibility.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.