The Shipping Coordinator is responsible for the daily organization and preparation of documentation as it relates to shipping activities. This includes the distribution and filing of all shipping documentation, creation and verification of serial tags, processing of inventory transactions, releasing and processing of sales orders, coordination and scheduling of freight lines, preparation of freight bills and export documentation. The Shipping Coordinator is also responsible for analyzing and reviewing shipping related reports and communication with all levels of the organization both external and internal customers. In addition, this individual is responsible for the initiation and maintenance of standard work and other departmental procedures in order to achieve STERIS' overall Quality, Cost, and Delivery objectives. This is accomplished through the use of Lean Tools in order to identify problems, recommend solutions and drive implementation through the use of continuous improvement activities.

This role will actively be out on the distribution center floor daily each shift.

1. Identify, participate and implement continuous improvement activities to impact overall purchasing areas quality, cost, and delivery initiatives.

2. Maintains standard work documentation and other AMI procedures to ensure compliance.

3. Participate in the identification and implementation of root cause and corrective action ideas.

4. Prints, Sorts, distribute Sales Orders and other shipping documentation to appropriate personnel.

5. File shipping documentations as required daily.

6. Issuing, typing, and logging of serial numbers and tags. This includes printing the daily log, making changes due to Customer returns or conversions, and verification of correct shipments of serialized capital equipment.

7. Completion of proper inventory transaction of all finished goods from AS400 to Oracle for sales order allocation. This procedure also includes the processing of orders for invoicing on both the AS400 and Oracle systems.

8. Preparation of freight bills, packing lists, NAFTA, Certificates of Origin, and all other documentation required in the shipment of both domestic and international orders.

9. Management of Sales Order backlog report and the ability to effectively communicate with Customer Service Representatives regarding sales order related concerns on current and future shipments as well as management of expedite requests.

10. Responsible for creating, measuring, reporting, and disseminating shipping performance data to support SQCD measurements.

11. Performs similar and related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

12. The above statements reflect the general details of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all duties inherent in the job.

1. Must be thoroughly familiar with materials, tools, and methods of the processes in a manufacturing environment.

2. Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Office.

3. Key competencies include sound business judgment and decision making. Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

4. Ability to work in a team environment. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment; establishes and maintains constructive working relationships; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

5. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

6. Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.

7. Adapts to changes in work environment; ability to deal with frequent change, delay, or unexpected events.

8. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments to reach goals; completes tasks on time.

9. Volunteers readily; seek increased responsibility; asks for and offers help when needed.

10. Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

11. Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.

12. Ability to prioritize and schedule tasks to ensure timely completion of job responsibilities.

13. Requires effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with all employees at all levels of management.

14. Self-starter, someone who is proactive and who can lead by example.

15. Demonstrated ability to think out of the box and help drive change.

16. Willingness to work overtime if required.

1. Prior Materials Management experienced preferred.

2. Minimum two years College Education preferred.

3. Previous Shipping and/or clerical experience a plus.

4. Prior Forklift Experience preferred. CDL license a plus.

5. Direct hands on experience in an MRP systems environment preferred.

6. Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints and specifications preferred.

7. Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience preferred.