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Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
11225 North Park Ave - Fenton, MIPosted Yesterday
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Job Description
Job Id:
620
# of Openings:
1
Miller Industries – Central Services - Fenton and Holly, Michigan
Who We Are
At Miller Industries, we design, engineer, and manufacture custom products right here in the USA, at our locations in Fenton and Burton, Michigan, and with additional engineering support in El Paso, Texas. The divisions of our business include Miller Fabricated Systems, Flex Air, Miller Industries Representatives, and our MI Service Group. Together, we have the capabilities to provide our customers with custom steel fabrication, custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems, and various modular mechanical and electrical systems. Over the years, we have been a primary supplier to automotive, healthcare, institutional, and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.
We take great pride in our family-operated business built on hard work and a passion for making quality products. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our employees are met and even exceeded, and that they can grow and develop throughout their careers. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are looking for skilled talent to join our team. If you believe this opportunity is right for you, we welcome you to apply today!
Who We Want
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Shipping/Receiving Supervisor to become an integral part of our team. This position will be working between our locations in Fenton and Holly, Michigan.
What You Will Be Doing
- Plan, organize and monitor the shipping and receiving of all materials to be shipped out or that are received.
- Visually size up 55k+ loads of steel and determine the best way to safely load and unload trucks to maximize space and time.
- Communicate with trucking companies to set up loads.
- Responsible for directing and performing operations to ensure that all shipping and receiving related activities meet the applicable requirements.
- Supervise employees, evaluate job performance, coordinate jobs, and advise on the instruction of shipping and receiving department.
- Delegate work to employees in the department and monitor work on a regular basis.
- Coordinate the work with the other supervisors on the plant floor.
- Direct the movement of shipments from shipping points to storage/and or work areas.
- Knowledge of load limits and any permits needed for each shipment.
- Monitor the unloading and loading of all materials into and out of the Shipping and Receiving Department to ensure the safe transport of all materials.
- Ensure safety and efficiency of the department. Make employees aware of the safety practices and the possible health hazards and precautionary measures.
- Responsible for relaying information about short shipments/damaged items to Purchasing Department.
- Write shippers and bills of lading for outbound shipments.
- Receive in pack slips daily with accuracy and meeting the 24 hours turnover time.
- Pack slips are given to Accounts Payable within 24 hours.
- Attend meetings to discuss jobs that are upcoming and/or ongoing.
What Requirements Are Needed
Education: Minimum: High School Diploma. Prefer: Associate’s Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management. Equivalent experience considered.
Experience: Prefer 5+ years of experience at a Manufacturing & Fabrication business. Prefer two (2) years of experience in a foreman/supervisory role in a manufacturing setting. Equivalent experience considered.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Ability to supervise personnel, evaluate job performance, coordinate jobs, and advise on the instruction items in the Shipping and Receiving Department.
- Effectively able to determine space requirements and positioning of shipments in appropriate areas, along with ensuring the overall safety of received items.
- Possess good negotiation skills - necessary when it comes to dealing with truck companies and vendors.
- Knowledge of safety requirements - this includes training, coordination, and maintenance of safety-related functions and personnel for this department.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, and maintains records of the reviews, inspection results, and performance documentation.
- Must process strong communication skills.
- Organizing meetings and training sessions as and when the need arises.
- Adaptable to change and display flexibility, ability to work within deadlines.
- Ability to manage, communicate and develop your department.
- Knowledge of MS Office and other systems supporting the Company’s operational needs (e.g. ERP system).
At Miller Industries, our mission is to be the most respected custom modular integrator of applied mechanical and electrical equipment across the globe. We value integrity and quality in everything we do. We listen, collaborate, and work towards continuous improvement every day.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Join us in creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together, we can continue to lead and innovate in our industry.
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