Shipping Supervisor

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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks. Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.

Job Summary:

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the shipments within the organization. Responsible for tracking orders, managing all shipping documentation, directing package flow, and ensuring timely delivery and quality of complete orders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Management
  • Manage the coordination of all outgoing shipments, required shipping documentation, invoicing, tracking shipments, and shipment communication.
  • Create and coordinate shipment schedule with shipping team, manager, planning group, team leads, sales and others as required
  • Create shipment schedule for team based upon monthly goals set for department by management, to include but not limited to:
    • Company goals
    • Demand (current sales and forecast)
  • All finished goods are packaged in a timely manner.
  • Manage all import/export documents, ASNs, pick/pack lists, BOLs, intercompany transfers
  • Legal regulations and compliances followed
  • Company policies followed
  • Global shipment expert
    • Incoterms
    • Commercial invoices
    • Global requirements all customers (Air, sea, land)
    • Create process for team
• Management

• Maintain effective working relationships within the team.
• Staff management and training
• Manage workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules
• Maintain effective working relationship with Sales team
  • Forecasted demand
  • Lead times and delivery expectation
  • Special projects coordination
• Maintain effective working relationships with all intercompany departments
  • Lead times, delivery, and invoice expectations
  • Forecast demand
  • Material requirements
  • Quality review
  • Product packaging and shipping
  • Special project coordination
  • Additional support as needed
• Maintain effective working relationship with all external and internal customers as required
• Quality Assurance
  • Packaging
  • Documentation
  • Order fulfilment /shipments 100%
  • Inspection of completed orders
  • Maintains process (attach photos, ship docs to SO)
  • Resolves all issues regarding shipments
  • Ensuring team contribution to the quality of finished goods.

• Process Improvement
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to resolve shipping issues and minimize potential for customer complaints
  • Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance consistency and efficiency.
  • Implement LEAN initiatives per company goals
    • 5S initiatives
    • Manage Lean KPI documentation
      • Package flow
      • Packaging cost saving initiative
• Safety and Compliance
  • Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies and conducting regular safety audits.
  • Provide safety training to production staff and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Inventory and Resource Management
  • Monitor inventory levels of shipping materials.
  • Optimize the use of resources to reduce waste and lower operational costs.
• Reporting and Documentation
  • Maintain accurate records of shipping outputs, downtime, and maintenance activities.
  • Prepare regular reports on shipping performance and present them to management.
  • Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
  • Maintain shipping related KPI's and progress
    • On Time Delivery

Minimum Positions Requirements:

• 5+ Years of supervisory in a manufacturing shipping environment
• 5S Training and certification preferred.
• Metrics driven.
• Self-starter with a contagious level of enthusiasm and energy
• A leader with team focus, that can work independently when necessary.
• Innovative and creative problem solving
• Ability to read and carefully follow instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good computer skills such as use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Comfortable using ERP system to manage and improve production, SAP experience preferred.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably directed

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to perform some physical exertion, as necessary. Also, will regularly be required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs, and occasionally bend and move about the facility.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

Why you should join us

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday with ability to buy/exchange, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to competitive insurance plans (including medical, dental and travel), cycle to work and free parking from your first day
• Generous life assurance and employer contributions to company pension plan
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.