Warehouse and Shipping Supervisor

Overview

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for organizing and directing all inbound warehousing functions while ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality, according to Masonite policies. Ensuring accurate inventory of materials and products across present warehouses. This role is responsible for conducting periodic inventory analysis to improve inventory efficiencies; and implementing inventory control procedures. Maintaining a line of communication with all on matters concerning Inventory or other Receiving and shipping functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of special projects for Warehouse Management which may include standardized training for warehouse employees and the introductions of Warehouse Management Systems
  (barcoding & scanning of all products & storage locations in the warehouse).  Future State
• Create and lead implementation of routine Warehouse Management tools and practices including PFEP, and ABC Cycle Counting
• Identifies and resolves issues skillfully and in a timely manner
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Contributes and ensures Masonite meets customer requirements
• Ability to achieve goals through influencing others
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and possess willingness to make decisions
• Inventory Management and Accuracy.
• Control, report and Communicate damaged Goods due to Warehouse Flow issues
• Drive Implementations to support organize transferring material to the plant from the warehouse.
• Monitors quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the incoming movement and storage of goods.
• Manage Personnel accordingly to Minimize Material Flow interruptions by following Safety rules and supporting cross training between team mates.
• Monitor and Follow up material flow to main building  to ensure no interruptions on Production Lines and Shipping Requirements for retail/pass thru parts by meeting hourly and daily goals to ensure next day start up.
• Maintain good Housekeeping toward 5S goal by rotating personnel tasks and assign areas as needed.
• Ensures work force needs for receiving and shipping warehouse shifts are met and safeguards against negligent retention or creates & implements procedures for incoming shipments accurately & efficiently.
• Ensure that needed repairs to all equipment within the Receiving and shipping Department are completed in a timely, economic manner.
• Ensure and Enforce safety in accordance with both company and governmental standards.
• Continually monitors overtime hours to ensure that proper workforce needed to process the receipt of material and Ship to Main building is maintained.
• Review and Evaluate new ideas to improve Product Flow within the warehouse and as Internal Part Supplier.
• Adheres to the rules and regulations set for by Masonite and by outside agencies.
• Trains and develops receiving and shipping personnel to achieve departmental objectives and to increase a given employee’s capacity to assume additional responsibilities in the future.
• Assists Plant Leader in researching and developing new techniques and procedures to increase the overall efficiency of the receiving operations.
• Responsible for all time keeping activities and vacation planning for all departments associated.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of purchasing, customer service, data processing, transportation & warehousing
• Proven ability to achieve results through persistent negotiations, appropriate allocation of resources, strong communication skills & sound decision-making
• Interpersonal skills to lead, manage, motivate, & develop positive employee relations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) preferred or High School diploma and 3-5 years' of Warehouse supervision experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience and understanding of receiving within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Previous Supervisor or Team Leader experience in a similar work environment
• Progressive responsibility in current or previous roles.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures as they relate to material flow.

About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.