What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Lead ( 1st Shift ) position at Brook Whittle?
Description
- Responsible for work being performed based on business and departmental needs
- Facilitates LTL, FTL, and small parcel shipments to our customers
- Arranges shipments to and from customers, vendors, and intercompany
- Enters material information into the Inventory System (ERP)
- Ensures First In, First Out (FIFO) methodology is observed
- Performs monthly inventory counts and regular cycle counts
- Consults with department manager, press hall supervisor and Quality Assurance on defective raw material and FGI
- Maintains professional internal and external communications via phone, email, and in-person
- Assist in investigating root cause analysis & corrective actions for departmental needs
- Relocate excess raw material, FGI, WIP, and equipment for safe storage
- Responsible for complete & accurate information when signing for and receiving shipments
- Informs purchasing of any discrepancies before receiving into system
- Maintain a neat organized and safe warehouse environment for all employees
- Ensures material is staged and accessible for 2nd & 3rd shifts
- Understands and supports all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations (including safety) associated with the Warehouse Department.
- Must follow GMP guidelines as needed
- Carries out all Company safe operating, sanitation, and housekeeping rules & policies
- Must see that equipment, working area, and accessory equipment are kept clean & in good working order
- All duties assigned to maximize efficiency of warehouse
- Identify and help implement process improvements and increased efficiency opportunities
- Assists with tooling management
- Performs other duties as assigned by manager
- Must be able to use a pallet jack, forklift, reach truck, and straight box truck (non-CDL)
- Must be able to pull/push pallets up to 2,000 lbs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint)
- Must be able to follow & comprehend oral, written, and/or visual instructions
- Capable of analyzing and exercising judgment in solving operational problems
- Mastery of a variety of Lean & Continuous Improvement initiatives would be a plus.