Shipping & Receiving Supervisor -3rd Shift

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Plans, organizes and monitors the receiving, storage and distribution of all items received from suppliers ensuring a smooth and consistent operation so that supplies and equipment are delivered to the proper departments in an effective and efficient manner according to departmental procedures.  The supervisor will also oversee all shipping activities in accordance with company and departmental priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates work assignments. 
• Trains, motivates and monitors the performance of receiving/shipping personnel. 
• Maintains equipment used in the department to assure that employees move supplies and equipment is a safe manner.
• Provide all necessary training to staff on proper shipping and receiving procedures in accordance with regulations and company policies including appropriate labeling and storage of laboratory products. 
• Provide necessary training to staff on shipping procedures, use of FedEx shipping systems and international shipping regulations.
• Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storage, shipping and salvaging of equipment and supplies.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of related experience or training, preferably shipping/receiving in a manufacturing facility.
• 2+ years of supervisory/leadership experience.
• SAP experience is required
• Knowledge of international shipping procedures is a plus.
• Ability to set work assignments and schedules for staff. 
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.   

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.