Job Details
**Warehouse Section Supervisor**
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**Location:** Winston-Salem, NC, US, 31520 **Role Purpose:**
This position will lead all warehouse, packaging, shipping related activities including inbound and outbound logistics. Position will supervise both hourly & salaried individuals.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Leader of day-to-day activities for Packaging operations, inbound and outbound shipping operations, and all Warehouse support and inventory functions
* Develops and implements strategies to increase productivity, reduce costs, and optimize customer service. Identify methods and processes to improve velocity of material moving through the plant.
* Analyzes process performance data to make recommendations to Leadership team and highlight any shortcomings, as well as recommendations for resolution
* Leads shipping process and function to ensure on-time delivery of Cornings products to domestic and international customers. Ensures that all shipments comply fully with government import/export regulations.
* Manage the relationship with internal customers; collaborate with operations, engineering, quality for issue resolution, continuous improvement, or to improve supply chain effectiveness.
* Develops the team in an environment that supports safety, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
* Responsible for the development of department personnel through establishing objectives, performance appraisal, feedback and direction that are aligned with business, product and individual development needs.
* Serve as a business resource for the MES and ERP systems, working in conjunction with system SME positions to ensure systems in use are effective.
* Directly responsible for performing work in a safe manner and maintaining a safe work environment. Responsible for his/her safety, as well as that of others that may be at the facility, whether working or visiting. Responsible for observing safe work practices and being proactive for reporting unsafe conditions. Required Education:
* 4 year degree from an accredited college or university, B.S., B. A. o Degree in supply chain or APICS certification preferred Required Years and Areas of Experience:
* 5+ years experience in supply chain and/or manufacturing operations leadership.
* Successful and proven supervisory, team leader and/or department leadership experience in a supply chain, warehousing, or production manufacturing plant environment.
* Experience and accountability for developing, implementing, and driving results for department performance metrics.
* Proven capability to manage, coach, direct and develop salaried exempt and non-exempt employees, training in employee effectiveness, conflict resolution, coaching, listening skills, and supervisory effectiveness
* Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, throughout all levels of the organization
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to interact across functions (engineering, supply chain, etc.) and at all levels of the organization.
* Certified Green Belt or demonstrated Lean capabilities.
* Training, understanding and demonstrated competence in operational financials.
* Trained and experienced in fundamentals of safety and health.
* Experience managing the talent development strategy for the department, including programs to attract, develop and retain key talent.
* Proven data analysis capability through use of common business tools (SAP, Excel, PowerBI) Desired Areas of Experience:
* Understanding of Cable Products, Materials and Manufacturing processes.
* Knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. SAP experience preferred.
* Exposure to multiple processes, businesses, and corporate network resources.
* Has participated or led a cross-functional team in process/department responsible to deliver key improvement initiative or cost reduction program.
* Experience and competence of innovation and new process receivership; has participated or led a project team responsible to develop and/or launch a new process or step change improvement.