Description

　　Position Summary:

　　Responsible for the day to day operations of the warehouse facility in compliance with established rules and procedures which ensures the timely and accurate delivery of quality material to Leeco customers. Assist in developing, interpreting and implementing company policies and procedures for warehouse operations employees. Develop and implement a continuous improvement process to reduce the overall waste in the plant based on understanding and use of Lean Manufacturing principles and philosophy.

　　Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

　　Monitor incoming orders, machine backlogs, the status of production equipment and manpower levels on a daily basis in an effort to maintain an acceptable level of customer service.

　　Consult with management, sales, and shop personnel to develop specific plans to resolve problems regarding excessively high machine backlogs, improper documentations, late deliveries, equipment breakdowns and manpower shortages.

　　Participate with quality assurance personnel in developing policies and procedures to ensure an acceptable level of quality goods and services. Responsible for error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.

　　Conduct performance and salary evaluations of subordinates in a timely manner.

　　Develop and manage relationship with steelworkers union. Manage warehouse employees in compliance with union contract. Participate with management on union contract negotiations.

　　Assist sales with the pricing of complex parts. Includes participation in the development of partnering accounts. Participation includes working directly with customers as needed and developing internal programs and procedures to support the complex requirements of this important customer group.

　　Assist as needed to justify and initiate capital expenditure requests and request for employee additions and replacements.

　　Recruit, interview and select warehouse and delivery personnel. Ensure employee development through training and delegation of responsibility: assist employees with career planning.

　　Analyze and initiate efforts to control costs and continually develop and manage monitor cost reduction programs.

　　Operate plant with a high emphasis on safety and accident prevention. Conduct or attend all safety meetings.

　　Initiate employee counseling or disciplinary sessions where appropriate to maintain order, safety, quality, housekeeping and productivity.

　　Develop and implement activities designed to improve plant operations.

　　Review and approve expenses related to plant operation. Provide the mechanism for opportunities for expense reduction.

　　Supervise the development and implementation of work schedules for warehouse and delivery personnel.

　　Respond to periodic request for information from management and corporate functions.

　　Encourage operations employees to offer creative ideas and innovative solutions to problems which impede company growth and profitability.

　　Monitor the effectiveness of plant shipping and receiving operations. Drive efficiency improvements in truck scheduling and utilization. Track and measure load accuracy.

　　Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA standards and all other applicable federal, state and local laws.

　　Obtain necessary permits, licenses, etc. for normal business operation.

　　Required Skills: To qualify for consideration an applicant must possess the following skills:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business,

　　5 years of operations and/or industrial engineering management preferred.

　　A clear understanding of “Lean Philosophies and Principles,” and prior experience with Lean Implementation.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)