Amerex - IL Warehouse Supervisor - McWane, Inc.

Amerex Corporation is the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of hand portable and wheeled extinguishers for commercial and industrial applications. Our state-of the-art gas detection systems along with pre-engineered fire suppression systems for vehicles, commercial cooking operations, and industrial applications have earned Amerex a reputation for excellence in the fire suppression industry.

While other companies have been in the industry longer than Amerex, no other company has surpassed the quality, service and innovation provided by Amerex Corporation since its founding in 1971. With quality products, constant innovation and excellent customer support, Amerex Corporation is unsurpassed in its pioneering efforts to provide better fire protection throughout the world.

All Amerex positions follow a culture that aligns with eight guiding principles as follow: Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability and Trust. These principles may be illustrated as a compass that provides personal guidance to help team members navigate through situations which may be encountered daily at work. They are the guiding beliefs that we share with our parent company, McWane, Inc. Our continued commitment to and alignment with the McWane Way will lead to positive results in our company and our communities.

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities related to incoming shipment. The supervisor will oversee and supervise warehouse employees assuring that all items are picked, packed, and shipped accurately. Must be able to act as a liaison between workers and management and reporting on shipping activities. This position requires someone who is professional, has a positive attitude, and has ability to prioritize and multitask.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
• Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
• Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.
• Examine freight to determine loading sequences.
  Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
• Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in sales orders.
• Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
• Transmit and explain picking orders to laborers.
• Inspect equipment (Forklifts and Wrappers) for wear and for conformance to specifications.
• Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics, such as safety huddles.
• Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
• Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction.
• Resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher-level supervisors for resolution.
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary measures.
• Participate in the hiring process by reviewing credentials, conducting interviews, or making hiring decisions or recommendations.
• Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.
• Inventory supplies and requisition or purchase additional items, as necessary.
• Counsel employees in work-related activities, personal growth, or career development.
• Provide assistance in balancing books, tracking, monitoring, or projecting a unit's budget needs and in developing unit policies and procedures.

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree desired.
• Experience in a shipping supervisory role preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, proficiency in written and verbal communication, good leadership and supervisory abilities.
• High degree of attention to detail; demonstrates accuracy and self-directed.
• Must be willing to work as a team.
• Must possess time management and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Resources Planning Software.
• Previous experience with Microsoft AX ERP a plus.

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position may involve potential exposure to hazardous materials, and environmental changes (heat/cold), and the employee must be able to work under stress occasioned by production requirements, personnel, and the needs of other departments, utilizing proper body mechanics. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb ladders, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work will involve frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50lbs. Employee will be occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, and walk.