Job Responsibilities:
1st Priority – Daily Execution – Plan vs. Actual
- Facilitate kit pulling execution routine using PDCA to surface & solve problems
- Create a safe and secure working environment by training & enforcing safety policies
- Assign and facilitate the execution of order pulling
- Deliver customer expectations by ensuring that all cells are filled and resupplied in time with no cells being down for materials
- Follow standard work for leaders to understand normal vs. abnormal
- Prepare for next shift and report abnormalities to ensure a smooth hand-off
- Audit material moves, ensure picking locations are filled, FIFO is following with material transactions
- Fill picking and back stock locations from receiving and internal departments
- Manage warehouse locations
2nd Priority – People Development – Observe, Coach, & Develop
- Mentor associates and observe people and processes using LSW; looking for opportunities to surface and solve problems.
- Facilitate follow or fix mindset as pertaining to all standards – observe, coach and mentor
- Facilitate training priorities utilizing the skill matrix – goal: skilled & flexible & engaged
- Teach PDCA
- Recognize & celebrate behaviors and results that support our culture or brand
3rd Priority – Continuous Improvement – Reduce Cost
- Lead continuous improvement activities, participate in PDCA & Kaizen events; engaging team at all levels.
- Improve 5s system by continually applying sort, set in order and shine and regularly audit zones
- Manage established metrics to drive area achievement.
- Provide recommendations on warehouse locations
Experience
- Well-rounded mechanical ability
- Certification on all mechanical equipment (Forklifts, Pickers, Pallet Jacks, etc)
- Good Computer Skills – must be able to use Syteline, Excel, Word, Outlook
- Manufacturing with a focus on high mix, low volume production
- Direct supervision of 5-14 associates
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Willingness to continue learning and applying knowledge.