Logistics Load Planner

Description

Principal Objective of Position:

The Logistics Load Planner is responsible for reviewing, planning, and processing of customer orders for shipment.

Essential Functions:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

· Ensure quality expectations, operational procedures, and high standards of workmanship are maintained by self and assigned work area(s).

· Reviewing customer orders, planning the orders, and processing the orders for shipment using the ERP system meeting customer ship dates.

· Distributing picking work to material handlers for the processing of customer orders from the warehouse.

· Direct material handlers on timely loading of customer orders onto the trailers

· Back up Logistics Team Lead

· Resolve issues relating to material delivery and the processing of shipments.

· Ensure employee compliance with federal and state law as well as Company policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities:

· Participate in Team and other meetings, as required.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Help drive a safe culture.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

· High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Minimum of 2 years shipping or warehousing experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

· Demonstrated ability to maintain excellent safety and quality standards.

· Ability to take initiative and work proactively.

· Knowledge of and demonstrated skill in executing inventory management procedures.

· Ability to perform simple calculations and follow written instructions.

· Good written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and within a team.

· Ability to record and maintain accurate records with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

· Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Work Environment:

This position is required to work in a job shop/manufacturing environment. The incumbent will be exposed to work near moving mechanical parts frequently. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.