Shiftleader II

Job Title

Shiftleader II

Job Description

POSTION SUMMARY:

The Shiftleader will be a main responder to emergency situations. They carry out preventive and corrective measures. He or she supervises a team of Physical Distribution Employees. In doing so, the shiftleader continuously achieves the agreed upon production levels and challenges both him or herself and the employees to optimize output efficiency. Quality, timeliness, safety and costs are the main drivers in this respect.

 

Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):

• Supervises the 1st Shift employees by overseeing their work, assessing their performance, enforcing policies and corrective measures, be the point-in-contact for questions, complaints and concerns and leads by example
• Manages the daily operation, leads and sets direction of the production team
• Ensures that employees comply with the company rules, standards and key values at VI (acts as a role model).
• Develops employees so that they can cope with the demands of their current and possible future positions Vanderlande Industries.
• Assesses employees’ performance and behavior  (appraisal and correction).
• Sets priorities, distributes work, and monitors progress and quality.
• Ensures timely and complete processing in the department based on the schedule and priorities issued by production planning.
• Provide assistance to Manager (if applicable) on daily operations and perform as the manager in his absence.
• Ensure proper levels of supplies (spare parts, tools and office supplies) and manage vendor interactions.
• Initiate process improvements to ensure continuous improvement of the maintenance performance to the contract.
• Acts independently in several technical tasks
• Identifies issues and solves problems which disturb the daily operation.
• Train and coach new employees and less experienced employees
• Assist and manage other areas as needed, required, or requested

 

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of Warehousing / Logistics
• Valid Driver’s License

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of prior experience as a Lead or Senior role in Warehousing

 

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies):

• Strong leadership skills, troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Must be able to communicate with others in a professional manner at all times
• Must be able to follow and understand instructions
• Ability to work Safe and knowledge of OSHA regulations and practices
• Ability to lead in a team environment and be a team player
• Ability to train employees to read, understand, and follow blueprints
• Detail oriented and stress resistant
• Must have a strong willingness to learn
• Must be able to lead and make decisions with little supervision
• Must monitor and maintain quality
• Must be able to identify process improvement
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proactive and strong work ethic and initiative; who would like to grow and develop within the organization Self-
• Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs
• Working knowledge of computers and equipment
• Pro-active attitude towards process improvement
• Confidence and professionalism in representing the Company

 

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs. May be required to work ove