What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor position at Tate Inc.?
Job Type: Full-time
Duration of role: Permanent
Reporting to: Production Control Manager
Location: Pocahontas, Arkansas
About Us
At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.
Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tates world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.
We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.
About the Role
The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all activities within the Shipping and Receiving departments including preparation, staging, and loading shipments and complete related paperwork to ensure on time shipments. Receive incoming material and properly enter it into the inventory system.
What Youll Do
Ensure proper data entry of receiving material or shipment of material is entered into the inventory tracking system correctly.
Coordinate and plan with trucking companies daily, weekly, monthly loads for competitive prices. Load and unload trucks properly and safely.
Adjust inventory via negative balance sheets to ensure that inventory balance variances coordinate cycle counting results and reconciliation.
Must possess and demonstrate good communication and telephone etiquette and skills.
Coordinate customer returned material (RMAs). Track customer returned material from point of return to dispositions, completing all necessary paperwork.
Assist Accounts Payable with invoice reconciliation when necessary.
Lead and assign work to all associates in the shipping and receiving departments.
Track attendance and vacation for associates in the shipping and receiving department.
Able to work in a team environment to include relieving other associates in instances of breaks, absenteeism, vacation or other production requirements.
Maintains good housekeeping and follows established safety procedures.
Work with all required levels of associates to resolve variances, including material handling, inventory associates, team leaders and/or supervisors.
Include communication with cost accounting, scheduling and all needed support associates.
Ensure all employees follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
Maintain awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; report all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.
Additional Expectation
- Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
- Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
- Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
- Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.
What Youll Bring
Warehouse and Shipping experience necessary
Computer Skills, Good with Numbers, Filing, Forklift, Cycle Counting required
Previous supervision experience required
Must be able to lift a minimum of 5 lbs. and maximum of 50 lbs.
Must be able to operate the following equipment: Forklift, Overhead crane
Must be able to stand and/or walk for an 8-hour shift and work indoors/outdoors as needed.
Must have current and valid Drivers' License.
Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
Employee Benefits
- Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
- World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. Youll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a Health Advocate. We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
- Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
- Mentorship and development: At Tate, we dont believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
- Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.
Tate is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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