Shipping And Receiving Team Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine shipping methods to meet production requirements using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates to include International Shipping, freight and small packages

• Prepare necessary documents to route shipments.

• Assemble & pack metalwork orders for dispatch.

• Deliver or collect to/from customers when required.

• Keep current with all aspects of shipping vendors' software on computer which includes e-mail notifications, international paperwork.

• Physically receive and accurately book in all incoming material deliveries on IQMS system supporting Materials Controller and Purchasing

• Perform incoming material inspections/quality checks when required

• Inventory stock regularly.

• Able to respond to customer demand through personal commitment when required

• Check items to be shipped against sales or work orders to ascertain quantities, destinations, documentation and routing are correct.

• Contact carriers to make arrangements and issue instructions for both shipping and delivery of products.

• Help trace, track and provide proof of deliveries when needed.

• Be proficient with carriers web sites, processes and documentation

• Create labels for shipments.

• Label, band, wrap and palletize shipments for safe shipping. Load & unload trucks when necessary.

• Follow policies, procedures and objectives for continuous quality improvement and manufacturing health and safety guidelines. Identify and eliminate safety hazards.

• Perform miscellaneous job-related project duties as assigned.

• Train team members to an acceptable standard.

• Support the Quality System, Environmental Registrations and Lean Manufacturing, if applicable

• Ensure that Health and Safety policy and procedures are followed at all times, taking all possible steps to ensure a safe working environment.

• Attend training sessions, internal and external meetings as required.

• To undertake any other reasonable management request within your skill and competence

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to operate in a high speed environment

• Background in leading small teams

• Background in Lean Manufacturing operations

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Can involve lifting up to 25kgs or 50 lbs.

• Microsoft Office knowledge.

• Ability to operate a forklift.

• Current US driving license

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree preferred.

• Two or more years' experience in shipping and/or receiving

Vertiv recognizes that veterans and an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable them to successfully perform a job function. Should you require such an accommodation, please indicate the job function and suggested accommodation. Vertiv will attempt to make reasonable accommodation. Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer.