Supervisor, Warehouse and Shipping

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Job Title: Supervisor, Warehouse and Shipping

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Inventory Control

Reports to: Global Warehouse Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The role of Supervisor, Warehouse and Shipping is to supervise and coordinate activity in the warehouse while ensuring the safety of all employees. This will include oversite of all Shipping, Picking and Receiving activities and will include a focus on standardization and documentation through work instructions and standard work practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Warehouse Planning and Supervision

• Plan employee work schedules, coordinate resources and adjust as needed to meet schedules and customer demand.
• Direct supervision of union warehouse employees
• Become the subject matter expert on all warehouse processes and owning all related Work Instructions to ensure accuracy.
• Champion continuous improvement by developing process improvements seeking efficiency gains through waste elimination.
• Oversee projects, act as the Subject Matter Expert for the warehouse, provides support and stakeholder input to other team members for projects
• Administer Union contract within acceptable guidelines and practices
• Coach and develop employees to meet business needs and grow the capabilities of the team
• Establish and maintain the visual management system for the warehouse
• Assist in maintaining the accuracy of inventory levels and part accuracy throughout the IFS site inventory by ensuring current, accurate and complete inventory transactions.
• Develop visual management tools to ensure clear and accurate process flows
• Utilize data to make fact-based decisions and priorities.
  
  
  

Safety Management

• Drive a safety culture. Promote safety awareness and provide safety training
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations
• Review safety measures during all phases of warehouse and shipping processes. Ensure job and safety briefings are conducted. Be a leader in 5S and a clean and organized work culture.
  
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate Degree

Experience: 2 years’ experience in materials and logistics with a focus in Supply Base Management and Lean practices and direct supervision and development of employees OR 4 years of Loram experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to become a yellow belt.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly become familiar with Railroad products and services, particularly pertaining to maintenance of track and structures
• Possess proficient computer and software skills, good word processing skills using Microsoft applications
• Inventory management systems experience, strong knowledge of inventory control practices and procedures
• Good personal presentation skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines efficiently
• Must be able to maintain Loram Leadership training and certifications
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines efficiently
• Or have an equivalent combination of experience and education of 4 years’ experience in supply chain, warehouse, or manufacturing leadership.
  
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in management related field

Licenses/Certifications: Supervisor I certification. Green Belt and lead on Kaizen event or continuous improvement project

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Additional Leadership training and certifications
• A working knowledge of railroads, transportation, heavy construction, or combination a plus.
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

• 15% or more travel, including international, using any method of transportation
• Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning
• Excellent communication skills used within any social context
• Can reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell
• The employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and/or sit for extended periods
• Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
• This position is considered Safety Sensitive and will require Drug & Alcohol pre-employment testing as well as on-going random Drug & Alcohol testing.
  
  
  

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.

Starting pay for the position is between $62,394.00 to $77,991.00

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Rev. 8/24