Lead Warehouse Supervisor - UPM Chicago

O'Neal Industries; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee its Chicago warehouse. This role involves managing technical projects, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You'll lead a dedicated team, ensuring safety and quality while optimizing processes for exceptional customer fulfillment. With a focus on teamwork and personal growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the distribution of specialty metals globally. If you're passionate about operational excellence and leadership, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proficient in advanced Project Management skills including Manufacturing Processes.
• Solid coaching/leadership skills with the ability to foster teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse operations focusing on Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement.
• Develop and maintain a Continuous Improvement culture in warehouse operations.

Skills

Project Management

Manufacturing Processes

Industrial Engineering

Process Improvement

Microsoft Office

Coaching/Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

Manufacturing/Distribution/Warehouse Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

United Performance Metals is seeking an Operations Lead for its Chicago, Illinois location. As the Operations Lead, you will be responsible for the overall technical/engineering project management functions, process development, and approval supporting all UPM facilities. In addition, the individual will be responsible for UPM Chicago's Warehouse including but not limited to the overall leadership of the team and profitability. This includes leadership and direction of warehouse operations, Safety, Continuous Improvement, Superior Quality, Customer Fulfillment, and Cost Containment while developing a working atmosphere for all employees that is safe, comfortable and conducive to personal growth and development while sustaining an atmosphere of positive morale.

Supported by O’Neal Industries with 100 years of expertise, this opening will provide you the opportunity to learn what it takes to distribute specialty metals across the globe. Through advanced technology and global reach, our company prides itself on delivering excellence and growing opportunities for our members.

Working Hours: 8am - 5pm (flexible)

Key Performance Indicators: Proficient in advanced Project Management skills including Manufacturing Processes, Industrial Engineering, and Process Improvement. Establish World Class Operations in the UPM Chicago Warehouse delivering low-cost operations, exceptional customer performance, and advanced operational development.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Technical/Process Development:
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Support to sales, Business Development and Program Management, and all areas of Operations/Manufacturing
   • Support Operations Industrial Engineering efforts with Production Time Studies, LEAN Project Analysis, and Work-Center Process Improvements.
   • Support all Operations Leaders with New Equipment Analysis and Training, Productivity Improvements, Cost Reductions, Lead-time reductions
2. Leadership:
   • Responsible for the training and development of all direct and indirect employees related to unacceptable performance, behavior, and personal career development goals.
   • Provide effective leadership to all direct and indirect reports to create/maintain an efficient, cost-effective organization while creating a safe and enjoyable work environment.
3. Working with the Operations Manager to develop, implement, and maintain an environment of a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture at all levels of the warehouse operations.
4. Housekeeping: Implement housekeeping standards and ensure the housekeeping in all areas of the warehouse (inside and outside) is maintained to an acceptable level throughout each day.
5. 5S/Lean: Working with the Operations Manager to implement, enforce, and maintain an environment of 5S and Lean concepts to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
6. Maintain inventory integrity and accuracy.
7. HS&E/Compliance.
8. Ethics/Compliance/Safety.
9. Productivity/Metrics/Operations.
10. Quality: Fully support and enforce compliance with all AS/ISO requirements.

Attributes/Skills Required:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office while creating spreadsheets and using pivot tables and Access.
• Solid and proven coaching/leadership skills with the ability to cultivate an environment fostering teamwork and results.
• Strong communication (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under high-pressure situations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred:

Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

Manufacturing/distribution/warehouse experience

Proven effective leadership skills

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)

About the company

We provide products and services, ranging from steel beams and plate to specialty alloys and complex manufactured components, to customers across a wide variety of industries worldwide. Together, our companies represent the USA’s largest family-owned ...