EHC is currently looking for a Shipping & Receiving Manager for a client in the south Houston, TX region.
Position Summary:
Leads overall operational activities pertaining to the Receiving Department. Ensures material is verified, received, and stocked. Effectively delegate’s workload to department leads and personnel. All while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to the Responsibilities of “Inbound Manager”:
- Ensure all department equipment is in proper working condition (forklifts, pickers, crane, hand tools, etc.)
- Effectively communicates with department supervisors and upper management.
- Utilizes email to communicate with Receiving, Front Office, and Sales Departments.
- Manages Daily operational reports to identify workload and utilize OT as needed.
- Coordinates with Sales on any request, priority levels, and any issues that may arise.
- Coordinates with Sales/Imports on inbound shipments (flatbeds, Motor freight, hot shots, etc.).
- Coordinates with QC on material discrepancies and non-conforming material.
- Process and handles inbound shipments by effectively communicating with Sales, Department Supervisors, and QC.
- Supports Inbound traffic by efficiently unloading material in a timely manner.
- Effectively trains personnel on company processes and procedures, submits training records, and identifies areas that need additional training.
- Attends production meetings to identify departmental issues and discuss ways to correct them.
- Identifies areas of improvement while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Manages receiving personnel on unloading, sorting, verification, and stocking processes.
- Effectively organizes and manages a team of 7 to 10 employees.
- Duties are not limited to those described above and may be expanded as needed.
INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES CRITICAL TO PROCESS QUALITY:
Material Verification and Documentation:
- Visual Inspection
- Heat number(s) of each line item written on the Vessel paperwork.
- Marking on the material matches what is written on the receiving paperwork.
- Vessel Advance is properly filled out.
- Ensure information on the material matches what was to arrive.
- Ensure the correct quantities are recieved.
Coordinates with imports:
- Quantity discrepancies on incoming material.
Container and Truckloads:
- Ensure vehicles are correctly unloaded in a timely manner.
- Visual verification of all bundles unloaded.
Receiving Department:
- Ensure area is organized and clear for forklift traffic.
- All incoming material is placed in the correct lanes for stocking.
- Daily Checks for incoming material scheduled.
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
QMS:
- Train on Department Work Instructions & Job Scope.
- Train on Quality Policy and Department Processes.
- Process Flow
- Conduct meetings and submit training records.
- Quarterly competency reviews on personnel.
- Effectively identify areas that need additional training.
Safety:
- Hold brief daily safety meetings with department personnel.
- Maintain clear aisle ways and organize racks and dock space.
- Maintain equipment checklists.
- Quarterly maintenance on equipment (hand tools, pickers, forklifts, etc.)
- Enforces and monitors “Lock-out/Tag-out” protocol.
- Communicates equipment breakdowns and safety hazards to upper management and HSE.
- Ongoing responsibility of creating and implementing a safe work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speak and read English. Bilingual Spanish preferred.
- 3+ years PVF industry experience.
- Ability to read and understand industry specifications, charts, and tables.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
- Must have average reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
- Able to stand and operate a variety of equipment as assigned.
- Takes initiative and can work independently.
- Requires a high level of attention to detail.
- Able to handle multiple tasks and priorities.