Warehouse Inbound Shipping Manager

EHC is currently looking for an Inbound Shipping 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.

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Continuous Improvement
• Language: Spanish
• Supervisory Experience
• Warehouse Experience
• Distribution Experience
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Operational Metrics & KPI Management
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Inventory Management & Control
• Supply Chain Management
• Scheduling Experience