Shipping Supervisor - Brenham

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A Brief Summary of This Position

The Shipping Supervisor is a first-line Supervisor who is responsible for managing the shipping schedule and all associated functions for Brenham Operations, responsible for executing the bundling of manufactured/fabricated products and shipping to ensure efficient and timely transportation services. The incumbent will oversee the organization and control of the Shipping and Material Handling operations. Through subordinate staff this person is responsible for using the most cost-efficient means of product receipt and delivery to and from internal and external customers/suppliers while meeting deadlines.

This is an on-site professional exemption salaried position

Starting pay range (LG39): $76,800 - $95,900

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Essential Functions:

• This position reports to the Shipping Manager and has 80+ direct reports

• Maintains authorized staffing levels. When vacancies occur, initiates appropriate documents to the Shipping Manager and the HR Generalist to get positions filled through internal postings and/or outside hiring. Interviews candidates and, within prescribed guidelines, and select candidates recommended for each position.

• Develops and maintains relationships with transportation providers/carriers

• Ensuring quality inspections of products/services produced

• Provides operational leadership for the site’s distribution operations to meet/exceed all customer fulfillment requirements and cost objectives

• Assists with investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints

• Training /cross-training of employees in new operations and methods

• Manages overall employee performance while ensuring a safe work area, appropriate staffing levels, and documenting appropriate corrective action

• Assist employee set goals and objectives as well as assist staff with work progress

• Monitor and complete staff performance reviews

• Implement procedures to maximize operating efficiency and reduce potential injuries

• Lead, facilitate and promote teams to meet the challenge of continuous improvement

• Attend professional development courses

• Help identify employee training needs

Important Details about the Role

• This position must maintain an overall acceptable level of performance in meeting the department’s goals and objectives and attain this with a suitable level of employee relations and within the guidelines of the company. The employee must possess technical and human relations skills necessary to train and motivate workers.

• Ensure that standard methods are used. Recommend changes in layout, processes or methods to improve operations and lower costs

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of assigned personnel’s time and production counts

• Report discrepancies in specifications, methods, engineering data, standards, etc. to the corresponding authority

• Develop positive relationships with assigned employees to create pride in operations, housekeeping, safety and other accomplishments. Take action to keep equipment and work area clean.

• Promote a participative productivity climate and encourage assigned employees to submit suggestions for improvement on operations. Implement worthwhile ideas and keep employees informed of status. Keep managers advised of employee requests, complaints, and suggestions and provide prompt feedback” to employees.

• Be ultimately responsible for the implantation of shop safety practices

• Work with HR to keep job descriptions up-to-date and accurate as the job changes in scope and content

• Determine staffing requirements, interview applicants and on-board new hires

• Ensure that monthly safety and department meetings are held and participate in Lean related activities

• Promote cell and team development. Ensure that training is provided to appointed team members and leaders.

• Provide mechanisms to track/chart productivity goals and exercise guidance in productivity improvement

• Remain cognizant of the ever-changing environmental regulations and assure each cell is within compliance. Provide training/information so that there is continuous awareness.

• Maintain records on any first aids, OSHA recordable, lost-time injuries and property damage

• Control orders, preventative maintenance, housekeeping and administrative functions

• Other duties as assigned

Computer Software: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Workday, Workforce, ADP, SOS, Spin 2, VLookup, VQAD, Vreports.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Associate’s degree with seven (7) years relevant experience or (nine) 9 years of relevant experience

• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience

• Strong leadership, problem solving, planning, communication, and motivational skills

• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast paced environment with multiple deadlines

• Forklift operation experience and ability to obtain Valmont standards certification

• Knowledge of environmental safety and requirements

• The ability to motivate, develop and direct people; identify the best person for each task at hand

• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related work experience and a Bachelor’s degree

• Professional work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methodology and tools

• Knowledge of management principles for strategic planning and resource allocation

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

Work is typically performed in both an office setting and production / shipping area. On-site presence is mandatory for this position. The employee is required to stand, bend, reach, lift and pivot throughout the shift. The environment is fast-paced and demanding most of the time. The temperature range can be from over 100 degrees in the summer to freezing temperatures in the winter. Most employees in production areas will be exposed to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil). Some outside work will be required. Safety glasses and steel-toed shoes are required at all times in the plant. Some areas require ear protection and safety hats. Travel to other sites within the U. S. is infrequent although may be required for business purposes. The functions of this job require both physical and mental stamina, especially during the busy times of the year as the environment is often fast paced. There are often high stress situations where the supervisor is called during odd hours. This position sometimes requires intense mental and visual concentration. On a visual level, the employee must demonstrate acceptable vision by passing a visual exam and have the ability to read text from manuals, schematics, labels, and other printed materials that can be as small as 1/16th of an inch in size. Adequate hearing is required to help diagnose problems with machines and equipment. Mental and visual concentration is needed to prevent injury to oneself, fellow workers and/or damage to the product. The use of any equipment or tools requires the employee to be alert at all times.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.