Shipping Team Lead

Location: TN Plant

Dept: Shipping

Report to: Supervisor, Shipping & Materials

FLSA Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Compensation: Hourly

Job Summary

The Shipping Team Lead is responsible for the efficient safe operation of machines, work environment, employee morale and meeting all KPI goals of the Shipping department

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily shipping schedule and layout daily production runs, optimizing labor and CPU objectives by adjusting to production demands
• Assist with updating CIA Board
• Ensure the team’s productivity by holding daily, weekly, and monthly meetings to support, inform and incentivize the team
• Initiate and lead projects using tools such as Kaizen and PDCA to improve department
• Answer all employees, C/S, Materials and Production inquiries and resolve problems to the best of own ability
• Ability to receive inquiries and assist in the resolution of issues for team members, internal and external customers
• Ensure established work techniques (standard work instructions) are in place and performed daily by team members.
• Maintain accurate/up to date data in KPI production report and department spreadsheets.
• Ability to create/author standardized work instructions.
• Ability to understand, utilize and train others on the internal production system (Navision)
• Ensure proper application of personnel to cover absences and changes in production demands
• Assist in the evaluation of SBP employees for their six-month and yearly evaluations
• Conduct daily team meetings using visual aids and KPI performance statistics to assist in team development and their understanding of team goals
• Ensure that all certificates of training in the Skill Based Pay compensation program are completed as required for each applicable employee
• Strong attention to detail; ability to avoid a crisis or always steer the team through a crisis with a positive and motivating attitude
• Regular and reliable attendance is a must
• Promote engagement of entire team in company and community events
• Be fully engaged in the Continuous Improvement programs. Must be able to implement and sustain these authorized improvements
• Ability to direct and motivate team in a high volume, fast paced, hot/cold work environment. The ability to think on your feet and make quick, safe, and efficient decisions. Ensure flawless execution of daily tasks
• Attend meetings and training as directed
• Recommend internal and external training for all members of team as needed
• Fill out daily bill of ladings per carrier when shipping clerk is out
• Prepare paperwork for common-carrier trucks, calculate rate, and post orders
• Prepare trucks and calculate the costs of transportation for all Bath Fitter trucks and common-carrier trucks
• Audit all documents, charges, trucking quotes, bill of ladings, etc
• Prepare and distribute all necessary documents (Bill of Ladings, Packing Slips) to all drivers when shipping clerk is out
• Contact transport companies for pick-up and inbound deliveries as needed.
• Knowledge with custom paperwork
• Support the goals of the organization
• Ability to accept responsibility of results and be held accountable
• Abide by all Bath Fitter policies and procedures
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Serves as back up to Shipping Clerk as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience–must have a High School Diploma two years of higher education in a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to maintain open, direct, positive, and objective lines of communication with management.
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written/email) to interact with clients, plant, and retail level
• Strong Customer Service skills: ability to communicate in a professional, knowledgeable, and courteous manner with employees, etc
• Experience with developing/documenting/procedures
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to listen effectively and actively
• Ability to develop believability, credibility, and trust with the team
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong management skills. Preferred (5) years’ experience in management
• Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence
• Mathematical Skills – Strong ability to add, sub-tract, multiply, and divide.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Computer Skills – Knowledge of computer workstations and peripheral equipment; knowledge of database, spreadsheet, PC-

based computing experience, Microsoft Office, Internet, and essential and word processing software

Demonstrated Skills

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problem in a timely manner
• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data
• Leadership Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals
• Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions
• Project Management - Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly
• Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure

Technologies

• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Knowledge of ERP software Navision (an asset)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125lbs; push or pull up to 60lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to bend, and reach above shoulder; occasionally required to twisting, kneeling, squatting, crouching, climbing; constantly required to stand, walk, reach below shoulder, talk or hear, and grip/grasp with hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Nature of the Job Description

The statements made in this job description are not intended to create a contract. The job should not be construed to constitute contractual of any kind or a contract of employment between Bath Fitter and an applicant or employee. The provisions of this job description have been developed at the discretion of Bath Fitter

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, TN 37172: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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