Shift Lead – Supply Chain & Safety (6p–6a)

Novolex; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid vacation

Sick days

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Supply Chain Shift Coordinator in the United States (Romeoville, IL area) to supervise lift truck operators and repack personnel, ensuring on-time order execution and high safety standards. The role partners with the Operations Manager/GM to deliver the daily operation plan and lead daily stand-up meetings.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS and 3–5 years in distribution/warehouse logistics, with experience in WMS (JDA Red Prairie) and SAP ERP.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree preferred, and/or 3-5 years business experience in Distribution/Warehouse Logistics
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); JDA (Red Prairie) a plus
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP); SAP a plus
• Self-Directed & demonstrates the ability to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies or potential issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem identification & follow through to issue resolution
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with a variety of individuals.
• Demonstrates an understanding of automated distribution

Responsibilities

• Supervise, engage, coach and counsel all lift truck operators and repack personnel
• Responsible for the daily execution of the operation plan created by the Operations Manager/GM
• Lead daily Tier 0 & Tier 1 meetings, ensuring standard work is followed, and all issues and problems are resolved or routed appropriately
• Ensures safety in the workspace by conducting safety audits, safety training and encouraging a safety orientated culture
• Monitors and assesses Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) to determine efficiency of workflow.
• Monitor order queue, and ensure balance of labor, equipment and warehouse work tasks
• Plan, release and ensure timely completion of the waves in the warehouse management system and ensure cross dock opportunities are taken advantage of
• Identifies and ensures timely unload of HOT inbound shipments, completion of consolidation moves and replenishments.
• Maintains yard and door status, and conducts weekly yard audits
• Addresses problems, issues or adjustments in a timely manner
• Monitors operator productivity and provides constructive feedback to help operators obtain and maintain maximum productivity levels
• Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control
• Drives innovation and Continuous Improvement at the site, is a champion of Change Management to support operational improvements
• Maintains appropriate records, prepares reports and monitors inventory
• Coordinates logistics activities with internal and external customers

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coaching

Education

BA/BS Degree

3-5 years Distribution/Warehouse Logistics

Tools

WMS (JDA Red Prairie)

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Supply Chain Shift Coordinator in the United States (Romeoville, IL area) to supervise lift truck operators and repack personnel, ensuring on-time order execution and high safety standards. The role partners with the Operations Manager/GM to deliver the daily operation plan and lead daily stand-up meetings.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS and 3–5 years in distribution/warehouse logistics, with experience in WMS (JDA Red Prairie) and SAP ERP.