Warehouse Receiving Manager

Company Description

Established in 1984 as Midwest Air Technologies, Inc. (MAT Holdings, Inc.) is a $2.1 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers and sourcing offices worldwide. The company’s core businesses include the production, sales and service of products in the fencing and hardware, automotive and power equipment sectors. MAT is a family of companies and products offering countless opportunities enabled by our global presence in 12 countries and 14,000 employees.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for supervising the plant’s receiving and material handling operation for assigned shift/area.  The individual will direct and coordinate the activities of all receiving area operations and employees in those functions, ensuring smooth operations.  Serves as an example to subordinates and enforces all applicable safety rules.

Principle Responsibilities

• Accountable for achieving production requirements set by Manager, NA Supply Chain, ensuring that production is run at acceptable rates
• Responsible for the quality requirements of the product leaving the department including the accuracy of data
• Responsible for troubleshooting production, machine and tooling problems, staffing, material handling and work flow concerns that may impede goal achievement
• Utilizes the personnel in total area moving manpower according to demands
• Understanding of industrial safety ensuring that the employees perform their tasks in a safe and acceptable fashion
• Aware of internal and external customer demands
• Promote continuous improvement programs and employee empowerment
• Accountable for the tracking and delivery of the finish goods to their designated areas
• Maintain metrics to communication to entire team
• Responsible for the execution of transfers and transactions of material
• Provide and develop leadership; develop an environment where team members coach team members
• Coordinate the training of new employees and development of existing employees
• Coach team members for increased performance; counsel and take corrective action when necessary
• Responsible for overtime management and floor coverage during absenteeism
• Responsible for insuring cross training of critical positions and verifying proficiency of cross trained personnel at regular intervals

Qualifications

Competencies

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize them effectively
• Promotes collaboration; involves team members in plans and decisions that affect them
• Fosters Open Communication by promoting open discussion of ideas; providing others with open access to information; listening willingly to input and concerns expressed by others
• Problem solving and analyses, careful and systematic evaluation of information, possible alternatives and consequences
• A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, to take initiative, to work independently of day-to-day supervision, and to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Thinks conceptually and intuitively, linking problems and symptoms to identify underlying issues and root causes
• Makes sound decisions in a timely and confident manner
• Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts to create
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required, with the demonstrated ability to supervise and lead others in a team environment
• Proven interpersonal skills in motivating, problem solving, counseling, evaluating, and training team members

 

Education/Experience

• A high school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a warehouse environment working with equipment and machinery
• Minimum one year supervisory experience
• Knowledge and expertise in distribution operations and facility management
• Broad knowledge of material handling, warehouse operations and transportation systems required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Awareness of OSHA safety rules required
• SAP knowledge a plus
• RF proficiency a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.