Shipping Lead

Description

FUNCTION:

Supervises and manages the loading and unloading of trucks and the personnel responsible for performing these functions within the facility ensuring damage free movement of in-process and outbound materials.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

· Facilitates all aspects of the shipping and receiving department.

· Shipments are on time per customer requirements.

· Directs personnel to move parts and prepare shipments.

· Parts are constantly handled and protected properly and safely.

· Records are well kept and our ERP is updated and current

· Parts are packaged and shipped to specifications and standard shop practices.

· Wasted effort is constantly sought and eliminated.

· Constantly seeks additional work to ensure that a high level of productivity is achieved.

· Work problems are proactively solved as to prevent production disruption.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Receive in-bound materials, complete necessary documents, update ERP.

· Prepare out-bound shipments to include proper packaging, complete necessary documents, and update ERP.

· Incoming material discrepancies are documented and reported in a timely manner.

· Works with Shop Supervisors, cross departments to monitor, control and flow of product.

· Constantly monitors product quality by ensuring the safe and careful movement and storage of materials.

· Reviews daily and future work assignments, and directs activities of subordinates.

· May be required to drive the company truck to deliver or pick up materials.

· Maintains an inventory of packaging materials.

· Packages and protects all outbound material.

· Identifies shipping damage.

· Compare material certifications to actual items.

· Works directly with inspection to get parts checked for shipment.

· Maintain books of general specifications to Magna quality procedures.

· Record in computer all required purchasing records.

· Receiving product- inspected visually and/or measured to assure correctness.

· Maintains and keeps work area clean.

· Monitors employee performance by assuring that individuals have necessary skills and tools to adequately perform tasks and takes corrective measures as necessary to meet standards.

· Mentors and motivates subordinates to achieve high productivity and quality through effective work assignment, leadership and performance to evaluation expectation.

· Assumes various other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be a US citizen

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent demonstrated work knowledge.

· Four years progressive achievements in area of shipping and receiving expertise.

· Valid driver’s license.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

· Basic computer skills and understanding

· Good organizational skills

· Detail oriented

· Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

· Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/balance/climb on an occasional basis