Total Safety · 22 hours ago
Communications Shop Supervisor
La Porte, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTotal Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services. The Shop Supervisor ensures accuracy of inventory, coordinates shop functions, and provides leadership in achieving safety goals while overseeing the handling and shipping of commodities.
AnalyticsAutomotiveComplianceInformation TechnologyReal TimeSecuritySoftwareTelecommunicationsTransportation
Responsibilities
Reviews daily work requirements, assigns, monitors, and reviews work of Material Assistants for accuracy and progress
Trains team members to improve skill, productivity, safety, and quality
Assists with and teaches problem resolution
Plans and coordinates special projects
Oversees and performs receiving and inventory control functions
Ensures that all commodities are handled safely and protected against damage or loss
Tracks and expedites shipments where needed
Ensures that short, incorrect, lost or damage claims are processed and filed with freight or insurance companies
Follows through until the claim is paid or resolved
Ensures that inventory transactions are entered efficiently and accurately and is responsible for the integrity of the inventory record keeping
Coordinates and performs shipping function
Ensures that products are packaged and labeled appropriately and that customer specific requirements are met
Ensures that the most efficient and cost-effective methods of shipping are used and optimizes use of carriers for which routes, schedules, and rates
Ensures that shipping documents including bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, air bills, and import and export documents are completed accurately and timely
Ensures that corrective actions are completed in a timely manner
Assists in resolving issues related to shipping, receiving, and inventory control
Investigates and responds to questions and addresses discrepancies
Oversees and performs physical cycle counts
Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and system records and recommends actions to resolve discrepancies
Works with Sales and Purchasing to implement forecasting and improve utilization of excess or slow-moving stock
Ensures that warehouse space is optimized and that items are stored in a safe, secure, well identified manner and that materials can be moved efficiently
Works with Purchasing to improve supplier performance in product protection, packaging, document accuracy and any other areas that impact efficient warehouse operations
Provides leadership in achieving safety goals
Ensures that safety awareness is on-going, good housekeeping is practiced and ensures that various environmental and safety regulatory requirements are met
Ensures that corrective actions and preventative actions are put in place before issues arise
Assists with the human resource functions of the department including hiring and firing, performance appraisals, and counseling and coaching staff
Monitors team members' work hours and ensures accuracy of timesheets
Ensures labor reporting is accurate and balances with time sheets as required
Gives input to salary and job change actions
Troubleshooting Electrical and IT applications daily
Assists with special projects as assigned
Must be able to assist with jobs in the field
Qualification
Required
Related, progressive experience with exposure to applying fundamental terms, concepts, practices, and procedures in materials management and inventory transactions
Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and recommend efficient and effective solutions to problems
Excellent PC skills with thorough knowledge of MS Office programs, and proficiency with specialized, function-related applications such as AS400 based Rental Man. Ability to train others to use system
Ability to develop spreadsheets and modify formats to complete assignments and ability to recommend improvements
Ability to maintain data integrity, extract data, perform calculations and prepare reports accurately and timely
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data
Above average organization and communication skills required to interact with multiple internal, external & managerial contacts
Attention to detail and ability to handle diverse tasks simultaneously
Forklift certification as required by facility
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily
High School education or G.E.D
Preferred
Lead experience or training with understanding of human relations and training preferred
Additional specialized courses or associate degree in related field preferred or internal experience with exposure to materials management and inventory control and some product knowledge
Company
Total Safety
A Houston, Texas-based provider of safety and compliance services
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-03-10Acquired
1995-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Cody Lilley
HR Manager/Human Resources Business Partner
Jeremiah Denner
Chief Information Officer
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