Shipping and Receiving Team Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Determine shipping methods to meet production requirements using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates to include International Shipping, freight and small packages
• Prepare necessary documents to route shipments. 
• Assemble & pack metalwork orders for dispatch.
• Deliver or collect to/from customers when required.
• Keep current with all aspects of shipping vendors’ software on computer which includes e-mail notifications, international paperwork. 
• Physically receive and accurately book in all incoming material deliveries on IQMS system supporting Materials Controller and Purchasing
• Perform incoming material inspections/quality checks when required
• Inventory stock regularly.
• Able to respond to customer demand through personal commitment when required
• Check items to be shipped against sales or work orders to ascertain quantities, destinations, documentation and routing are correct. 
• Contact carriers to make arrangements and issue instructions for both shipping and delivery of products. 
• Help trace, track and provide proof of deliveries when needed. 
• Be proficient with carriers web sites, processes and documentation 
• Create labels for shipments. 
• Label, band, wrap and palletize shipments for safe shipping. Load & unload trucks when necessary. 
• Follow policies, procedures and objectives for continuous quality improvement and manufacturing health and safety guidelines.  Identify and eliminate safety hazards. 
• Perform miscellaneous job-related project duties as assigned.
• Train team members to an acceptable standard.
• Support the Quality System, Environmental Registrations and Lean Manufacturing, if applicable
• Ensure that Health and Safety policy and procedures are followed at all times, taking all possible steps to ensure a safe working environment.
• Attend training sessions, internal and external meetings as required.
• To undertake any other reasonable management request within your skill and competence

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to operate in a high speed environment
• Background in leading small teams
• Background in Lean Manufacturing operations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can involve lifting up to 25kgs or 50 lbs.
• Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Current US driving license

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree preferred. 
• Two or more years’ experience in shipping and/or receiving

 

Vertiv recognizes that veterans and an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable them to successfully perform a job function.  Should you require such an accommodation, please indicate the job function and suggested accommodation.  Vertiv will attempt to make reasonable accommodation.  Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer.