Logistics Team Leader (1st Shift)

 

Position Summary:

To coach associates to meet quality, cost, delivery, morale, and safety (QCDMS) targets in compliance with the quality policy as it relates to logistics. 

 

A RESUME IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

 

 Major Responsibilities: 

 Coordinate work schedules in the shipping/receiving area to meet required deadlines. 

 Responsible for training new associates. 

 Responsible for maintaining proper distribution of all related paperwork. 

 Establish and maintain operator instructions. 

 effectively communicate with all levels of associates. 

 Know and understand policies and procedures and be able to administer them fairly and consistently. 

 Investigate problems/processes; Notify affected departments and implement appropriate action as needed. 

 Maintain subordinates' documentation on time sheets, attendance, corrective action, etc. 

 Responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of raw material, component, and finished goods inventories. 

 Maintain 5’s standards. 

 Implement Kaizens when applicable. 

 Responsible for supporting and implementing management initiatives. 

 Review, correction and approval of associate timecards within respective areas.

 Know, understand and comply with policies and procedures and be able to administer them fairly and consistently. 

 Assists with the management style in a manner that promotes ownership by all associates. Acts as key member of Employee Involvement with promotion of good morale, pride and ethics. 

 

 

 Minor Responsibilities: 

 

 directly supervises departmental line keepers and associates. 

 requires effective communication and involvement with internal associates/departments and related outside resources. 

 Responsible for investigation of problems/processes in the specific area and implementing recommended countermeasure. 

 May require some travel. 

 Responsible teamwork and participation of company activities such as IATF 16949, ISO9001, ISO14001 and Employee Involvement. 

 May require shift work & overtime to support area of responsibility as needed. 

 

Minimum Qualifications for the Job: 

•  requires High School Diploma or GED equivalent (must fulfill NC State or Federal educational requirements). 
•  requires previous manufacturing experience in logistics; supervisory experience preferred. 
•  must be able to write as demonstrated through the completion of the employment application. 

 

• Key Competencies: 
•  must have strong working knowledge of PC and integrated computer-based applications. 
•  must be able to operate a variation of material handling equipment. 
•  must be able to communicate effectively with outside resources and all levels of internal resources. 
•  Must have investigative, troubleshooting and analytical skills in order to evaluate problems/processes and take necessary action in support of subordinates. 
•  Must be able to write as demonstrated through the completion of the employment application. 
•  Effective leadership and coaching skills 
•  Ethical conduct 
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Physical Requirements: 

•  Requires constant standing and moving 8-12 hours per day. 
•  Must be able to constantly lift and carry up to 35 lbs. 
•  Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and kneel. 
•  Must be able to apply up to 66lbs push/pull force unassisted. 
•  Must be able to reach overhead. 
•  May involve working in extreme temperature conditions. 
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Additional Roles and Responsibilities: 

•  Understand your job responsibilities to perform, monitor and control the process as it affects Quality and Environmental Impacts. 
•  Follow all procedures and work instructions pertaining to your assignment and make recommendations to improve the process, as well as enhancements to the Environmental Management System. 
•  Notify Management immediately when problems or non-conformances are detected. 
•  Appropriately record problem or non-conformance to ensure corrective action and preventative measures are taken. 
•  Assist in the problem-solving process, corrective action and prevention activities. 
•  Contain or stop the process as necessary to prevent non-conforming material from contaminating good material or negatively impacting the Environment. 

 

• Other Duties as Assigned: 
•  Summary of Job Responsibilities is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of acti