Logistics Team Leader

Overview

This is a 2nd and 3rd shift position

COME BE A PART OF OUR EXCELLENT TEAM!

• High School diploma or its equivalent required
• $18.65 base rate; increases every 6 months for first 36 months to $24.90
  • $2.00 Shift Premium on 2nd & a $1.50 Shift Premium for 3rd shift
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance: BCBS of AL
  • Less than $150.04/month for family coverage
  • Less than $60.20/month for single coverage
• 100% company paid employee life insurance & short/long term disability
• 14 paid company holidays
• 401K w/ match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team wear, safety shoes, prescription safety glasses provided
• Weekly Perfect Attendance award
• Eligible for discretionary bonus annually
• Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, frequent employee appreciation events & more

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Skills and/or Experience Required-  

• High School Diploma/GED Required; A.A. degree in business or a related discipline plus 2 years Logistics experience desired; Assembly or material handling experience in a high volume manufacturing environment required.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to make good decisions and take decisive action in a fast pace environment.
• Automotive warehouse, assembly, JIT/JIS, 5’S, Team Building and Lean Practices experience an asset.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• MS Office (Word, Excel) experience preferred.
• Able to work (OT) overtime as needed to meet production requirements.

Responsibilities

Expectations

Engages and leads Team Members to accomplish day-to-day tactical objectives in support of company and department goals.  Leads by example to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures in support of safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale (SQDCM) initiatives. Embraces and promotes company core values to establish and maintain a culture committed to ethical practices, legal compliance, and a union-free environment.  Leads efforts in developing self and others to ensure that a knowledgeable and skilled workforce is prepared to overcome current and future challenges. 

Role(s)

Supports Logistics team through providing direction and management to subordinates, investigates and resolves issues, monitors daily delivery schedule and oversees the unpacking of materials in the warehouse.

Responsibilities                                                                                                        

• Create and maintain a positive working environment that supports having a union-free workplace.
• Meet daily goals through continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Seek (OFI) opportunity for improvement in safety, quality, productivity and cost delivery.
• Assure that all work is performed within specifications.
• Maintain and ensure service records and inspections are completed for forklifts and tuggers.
• Maintain safety procedures including conducting incident investigations, completing reports and corrective actions.
• Ensure all customer supplied packaging is accounted for and returned in good condition.
• Provide direction to Team Leads and all warehouse staff (e.g. receiving schedules, unpacking, line feeding, housekeeping, etc.)
• Assist in the setup and maintenance for an accurate inventory control system.
• Monitor and enforce compliance of procedures in warehouse within and outside of department (e.g. material handlers leaving materials and packaging in a neat and organized manner).
• Ensure the proper disposal of all non-reusable cardboard or skids.
• Ensure all EDI transmissions are properly processed in a timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve issues with customers and tier 2 suppliers (e.g. DTR’s, receiving discrepancies, customer relations, etc.).
• Control CKD warehouse inventory and communicate discrepancies to the Purchasing Department.
• Gather and report any evidence of damaged materials and equipment to Assistant Manager or above for chargeback claims.
• Oversee that Team Leaders are following C-TPAT compliance and resolve any issues that may occur.
• Manage and maintain shipping containers from post port per C-TPAT and MOBIS requirements.
• Oversee that materials are being unpacked and placed in the correct area according to the warehouse mapping.
• Monitor delivery schedule and ensure all processes are being followed.
• Ensure individuals operating PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicles) are operating the vehicles properly and following safety procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned.

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