Location: Lake Wales,FL, USA
JOB SUMMARY
This position Interface with Production, Sales, and Customer Service Management to insure the best possible service to our customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures
* Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility
* Plan, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of the Shipping Department by scheduling employees' work hours to maximize loading efficiencies and minimize overtime. Responsible to assure Shipping Department objectives are met by performing the following:
Generating all Pick tickets making all amendments/adjustments, as required.
Preparation for payment of Freight Bills/Delivery Notes.
All goods issued are posted correctly.
Pallet returns are processed, promptly.
Designate yard location/layout for finished goods
* Responsible for the receipt and records of all materials, i.e., raw, packaging, resale, machinery, maintenance, etc., delivered to the facility.
* In conjunction with the Line Supervisor: Prior to shipping new production runs verify color consistencies with control samples. Inspect the previous days stacked production to ensure materials are of acceptable quality, i.e., neatly stacked pallets, zero breakage, proper identification, etc.
* Responsible for conducting and reconciling Monthly Inventories of Finished Goods, Hand Specials, Resale Items and Wooden Pallets.
* Supervise all data entry for Inventory Control Management to maintain accurate Finished Goods Inventory.
* Responsible for the Inspection of all loaded trucks to assure shipments conform to the shipping documents and meet all Company's Quality Specifications, prior to shipping.
* Ensure good housekeeping practices are being conducted daily within areas of responsibility.
* Conduct regular safety meetings and ensure the department is following both OSHA and Company's Safety Standards.
* Ensure the Shipping Department's mobile equipment is maintained daily.
* Inspect returned material to ensure material qualifies as an acceptable return prior to issuing credit.
* Coordinate shipments of the plant's waste materials, as warranted.
* Plan and coordinate the daily activities of the pallet repair crew. Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of pallet repair materials.
* Maintain environmental permits, training, reporting, and inspections
* Perform other duties as requested by the Manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office and SAP
* Strong management/leadership capabilities
* Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent communication skills (bilingual Eng/Span highly desirable)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's or equivalent experience
* At least 7+yrs prior experience working in a similar role
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee should possess the ability to:
* Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that uncomfortable
* Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out
* Prolong standing or in stationary position
* Complete repetitive movements
* Bend and/or twist
* Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
* Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
* Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
* Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, and hardhat protection)
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.? This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.