Operations Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Job Description
- Prior warehouse/manufacturing leadership experience
- Knowledge of international export/domestic freight regulations
- Oracle ERP experience
- Shipping and Receiving experience
- Ability to lead a team through change
- Analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Six Sigma or equivalent quality training
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage contract resources
- Associate's degree or equivalent
- 2-4 years of manufacturing experience
- Forklift operation experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel)
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
- Annual bonus (if eligible)
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
Who will you be working with?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world.
This Chicago location provides energy management systems to the Freight Car Market; Draft Gears, Slack Adjusters, Handbrakes, Spherical Articulated Connectors, TMX/UBX Truck Mounted Brake Systems.
How will you make a difference?
The Operations Shipping and Receiving Supervisor engages in communication with EHS Manager, Customer Service, logistics carriers, domestic and international customers, global suppliers, Cell Leaders, Purchasing, Finance, and other internal/external support staff to ensure On-Time-In-Full requirements are met safely and accurately. Receives incoming material and processes material for outbound shipments using emails and web sites to exchange information. Focus on safety while meeting customer demands is a top priority. This role requires strong communication skills and proficient use of computers for timely communication and order processing.
What do we want to know about you?
- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one year or more related experience and/or training
- 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience operating forklifts and other shipping equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Prior warehouse or manufacturing / leadership experience and training
- Working Knowledge of International Export and Domestic freight regulations for Air, Sea, Road, Rail, and Parcel shipments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Teams, Excel
- Ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment.
- Oracle ERP Experience desired.
- Shipping and Receiving experience desired.
- Ability to build and lead a team through change
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills
- Six Sigma or equivalent quality training
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to manage contract resources
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
What will your typical day look like?
- Lead a team of hourly employees to support the business operation
- Accomplish goals while focusing with utmost importance on Safety, maintaining high employee morale, and employee engagement
- Develop, coordinate, lead and execute daily production and shipping and receiving plans
- Drive daily schedule attainment to meet all internal and external customer commitments
- Develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy to improve safety, service, On time Delivery and quality, while reducing cycle times, costs, and in-process inventory levels
- Lead improvement project initiatives with a Lean focus
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with cross functional leadership team
- Other duties as assigned
What about the physical demands of the job?
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions. Heated dock and warehouse, Air-conditioned office. PPE required in production areas as defined by plant policies.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between
$60,700.00-$83,400.00The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
