Warehouse Supervisor

Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.


ABOUT THE POSITION

Supervises the overall warehouse operations and daily activities of staff. Oversees inventory levels, monitors the safety of goods, and ensures the efficient usage of warehouse space. Operates an applicable system to update inventory status and respond to stakeholder's inquiries. Oversees all incoming and outgoing shipments, stock placement, material transfers and picking for production by preforming the following duties.

Key Deliverables
• Supervise warehouse staff and daily activities.
• Manage, evaluate, and report on warehouse activities.
• Maintain accurate records , report relevant information, and preparing any necessary documentation.
• Order supplies and maintain suitable inventory levels.
• Assist developing strategic plans and procedures.

Key Activities & Responsibilities
• Maintains a good and clear communication path between buyers and production teams so proper material picks are processed in a correct and timely sequence.
• Sorts and verifies pick sheets and ensures they are correct and up to date with the current Bills of Material, matching the requirement for each machine serial number.
• Ensures that each production pick is completed in proper sequence of production process and checks this against sequence checklist as well as the needs of each production cell.
• Makes sure all material shortages for production picks are communicated to buyer responsible for machine or pick being processed in a timely matter.
• Handles day-to-day shipping, receiving, and stocking processes and makes sure these are all done in a timely manner and that safe practices are followed at all times.
• Establishes and writes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and trains personnel on proper procedures required for that role at Astec's offsite warehouse.
• Oversees warehouse on-hand inventory and control of material within making sure all material is properly identified and assigned a location.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum two (2) years of warehouse protocol and processes experience and extensive experience in heavy equipment manufacturing
• Background in material placement/stocking and understanding of the fundamentals of material movement in operating systems and how this relates to production and material inventories
• Heavy equipment shipping and receiving experience
• Knowledge of how work within purchasing/procurement and manufacturing teams flow in order to ensure that proper processes are followed, thus being able to ensure good time management and productivity
• Parts picking experience and understanding of protocol and importance of on-time delivery and equipment capacity for material
• Background in cycle counts and ability to properly communicate counts to requesting department
• Understanding and ability to continually work on cost reductions and ways to increase productivity ability to record these through Key PerformanceIndicators (KPIs)
• Safe forklift and/or crane operation experience
• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of strategies and tools for controlling and optimizing the factors that lie between the purchase of raw materials and delivery of finished products
• Ability to effectively manage the business relationship and transactions with the suppliers of raw materials or product components
• Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods
• Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility
• Ability to work satisfactorily as a team member and communicate with all levels within the company
• Excellent problem-solving skills and very adaptive to change as well as a strong sense of teamwork
• Understanding of manufacturing and production and how these processes are related and ability to see how the Bills of Materials (BOMs) affect these if not maintained and followed, regarding picking for machine production
• Ability to handle sudden changes in project/priority, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a positive fashion
• Data entry/typing and proofreading skills
• Skills in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically, Word, Excel and Outlook with Microsoft Dynamics AX with RF Smart operating system knowledge considered a plus
• Ability to train, motivate and guide a team toward goal of continuous improvement relating to efficiency in production and safety
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing prints and details within them
• Ability to read and complete transportation bills of lading
• Ability to operate FedEx and UPS shipping computers
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent customer-relations skills
• Ability to handle sudden changes in project/priority and multiple tasks simultaneously in a positive fashion
• Ability to set, adjust and change daily priorities
• Ability to manage conflict and resolve issues in the most positive fashion for all parties concerned
• Ability to identify problems or potential problems at a functional level and make or recommend decisions to resolve the same
• Projects strong leadership skills
• Good organization and time-management skills
• Willingness to accept responsibility and take on new challenges
• Ability to influence others via communication to get desired results
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on a customary and regular basis
• Must complete and maintain forklift and crane operation certifications and be able to safely operate a forklift and crane at all times.
• Ability to use calculator and other standard office equipment (fax, copier, scanner, etc.)

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

Directly supervises one (1) to eight (8) non-supervisory warehouse personnel which may include but is not limited to Expeditors-Purchasing, Material Handlers and Shipping and Receiving Clerk(s).Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding, and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.