Job Description

Wheatland Tube Corporation, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Shipping Supervisor for our facility located in Rochelle, IL, reporting to the Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Ensure adherence to safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Direct hourly workforce using leadership skills to meet shipping goals and objectives. Issues discipline as required.
• Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through observation and team input.
• Ensure on-time, quality shipments to customers is achieved via the safe, efficient and economical utilization of shipping materials and hourly teammates.
• Coordinate the assignment of labor team members to the corresponding jobs and tasks to meet warehouse/production goals
• Ensure stacking and loading procedures are followed to prevent injury to team members and damage to material
• Implement warehouse projects and action plans to achieve production and shipping goals
• Supervise and develop team members by training, cross-training, upgrading, evaluating, reviewing and disciplining as needed
• Document all injuries/incidents through safety incident reporting system and follow through on any corrective actions
• Work with Quality Control Department regarding quality issues and ensure customer and quality standards are met at time of shipment
• Report any process and equipment problems and take initiative with corrections and repairs
• Communicate with sales as needed to generate improved performance
• Monitor and direct cycle counts to maintain correct inventory
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives whereby minimizing downtime and improving production/warehouse efficiencies
• Build and maintain a positive work environment for warehouse/production personnel
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing/warehouse facility leading a team

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to listen and speak effectively to understand and communicate the needs of customers and team members. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write and electronically submit POs and email team members.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internal business application computer system. Familiarity with bar-coding management is required. SAP experience preferred but not required
• Regular, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required
• Strong decision making, problem resolution, communication and organizational time management skills along with strong background in preventative/predictive maintenance, lean manufacturing and reliability engineering desired

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low cost, high quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.