Shipping & Receiving Team Lead — Lean & Training

Shape-Corp-1; Rosy Mound (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape-Corp-1 is seeking a PC&L Team Leader to manage shipping/receiving, train associates, uphold standardized work, and operate equipment to cover labor shortages. You will ensure KPI achievement and facilitate problem solving in your area.

Responsibilities include leading the team, coordinating hand-offs between shifts, performing monthly inventory, and supporting lean initiatives to improve performance. Strong Excel/ERP skills and coaching ability are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with managing the receipt of supplies and the shipment of finished goods.
• Knowledge of material handling procedures and equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Previous experience coaching others and/or assisting with on-the-job training preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Plexus, lean manufacturing, Automotive Shipping systems, EDI, ASN, Deljit, Delfor is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assure incoming and outgoing materials are transacted accurately, promptly and safely.
• Assure adherence and consistency of Shape shipping and receiving procedures.
• Assist the PC&L Supervisor in driving continuous improvement of department key measures.
• Perform monthly physical inventory of the Shipping & Receiving area.
• Support corporate lean and 5S initiatives.
• Utilize Shape's problem solving tools to address and resolve issues.
• Lead shift start meeting (Top5) with all the team members of the team.
• Ensure smooth hand-off to the next shift by communicating production levels and issues.
• Lead efforts to improve and update standardized work regularly.
• Manage versatility process with the APT
• Help teach and develop team members in lean manufacturing principles and capabilities.
• Answer associate questions and foster a positive team oriented environment.
• Perform on-the-job training and cross-training of associates as needed.
• Identify and train a back-up(s) to fill Material Handler key tasks when absent.
• Act as back-up leader in the PC&L Supervisor's absence.
• Perform additional duties assigned as directed by the PC&L Supervisor.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Material handling

MS Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Cross-training

Coaching others

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lift trucks

Overhead cranes

Dock equipment

Microsoft Word

Plexus

EDI systems

ASN

Deljit

Delfor

Automotive Shipping systems

Job description

Shape-Corp-1 is seeking a PC&L Team Leader to manage shipping/receiving, train associates, uphold standardized work, and operate equipment to cover labor shortages. You will ensure KPI achievement and facilitate problem solving in your area.

Responsibilities include leading the team, coordinating hand-offs between shifts, performing monthly inventory, and supporting lean initiatives to improve performance. Strong Excel/ERP skills and coaching ability are required.