Shipping Specialist - Logistics-Transportation Dept

Socket.dev; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuyao Glass America Inc. is seeking a Shipping Specialist to coordinate day-to-day shipping activities for assigned customers. You will lead shipment execution, ensure on-time departures, proper loading, and keep documentation and the PLEX system current.

Responsibilities include staging per requirements, monitoring EDI for discrepancies, inspecting products for quality, and communicating customer needs to the EDI team and production. Safety and 5S are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must read and comprehend English safety and process docs.
• Familiar with warehouse management and transportation.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Forklift license is required.

Responsibilities

• Stage shipments for Dock personnel with clear requirements.
• Monitor EDI transmissions for shipment changes.
• Visually inspect staged products for quality/quantity.
• Transmit ASNs after trucks depart and send BOL copies.
• Maintain PLEX system updates and 5S housekeeping.

Skills

Office software

Read English docs

Warehouse management

Transportation knowledge

Regulations knowledge

Forklift license

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLEX system

Job description

Job Profile

Job Title: Shipping Specialist

Department: 2070 Logistics-Transportation

Direct Supervisor: Shipping Assistant Manager

Direct Subordinates: None

Job Summary

Customer liaison for communicating customer requirements. Coordinate with warehouse, planning, engineering and Business Development. Plan the day to day tasks for the shipping area for assigned customers. Lead team in executing shipments including any needed expedite shipments. Ensure all shipments leave the facility on time, loaded properly and documentation and PLEX system updated.

Job Functions and Duties

• Provide requirements of what to stage for shipments to Dock personnel.
• Monitor Customer EDI transmissions for shipment requirements when discrepancies occur.
• Visually inspect staged products for any quality or quantity discrepancies. Ensure proper containers for customer are used.
• Communicate to EDI team/Production all customer requirements including any pull ahead orders for expedited shipments and shortages for shipments.
• Ensure all ASNs are transmitted after trucks leave. Ensure all loads leave on correct truck for customer. Send the Bill of Lading with trucks and save copy for shipping dock.
• Ensure PLEX transactions are updated.
• Document any missed shipments and spills and assist Shipping Supervisor in completing 5 Why.
• Responsible for health and safety within every operation
• Assist teammates in other line processes toward continued line improvement
• Perform 5S and housekeeping duties to maintain high standard of facility cleanliness
• As Logistics & Import/Export Compliance Lead is responsible for the strategic management of the scheduling, monitoring and administration of outbound and inbound shipments along with ensuring the Fuyao is in compliance with governmental entities’ laws, rules and regulations both nationally and internationally.
• Additionally, will be responsible for establishing and auditing processes and systems to assure company remains in compliance as laws, regulations and international conditions change.
• Fulfill assignments/tasks given by Supervisor or Manager
• Other duties as assigned
• Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Qualification

Language

Languages spoken commonly in the workplace are English. - Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers.

Experience

1 to 3 years manufacturing experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or higher

Physical Condition

The employee is regularly required o stand for long periods. Duties include turning at the waist, reaching, bending, squatting and lifting up to 50 pounds. Ability to pass static strength requirements (grip)

• a. NEAR ACUITY - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Use this factor when special and minute accuracy is demanded.
• b. FAR ACUITY - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Use this factor when visual efficiency in terms of far acuity is required in day and night/dark conditions.
• c. DEPTH PERCEPTION - Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
• d. COLOR VISION - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• e. FIELD OF VISION - Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses, hearing protection and steel-toed work boots.

Other Requirements

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• COMPUTER SKILLS - Knowledge of and familiarity manufacturing software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities utilized on the job

Professional Knowledge, Skills

• 1. Skillful use of Office software;
• 2. Able to read English document (export storage and transportation only)
• 3. Know warehouse management, transportation and insurance management
• 4. Familiar with road, railway, airline and waterway transportation
• 5. Familiar with relevant laws and regulations.
• 6. Glass production principles and technological process; all business processes by the company; conditions for raw material, unfinished and finished products storage
• 7. Company rules and regulations, quality policy, target and commitment
• 8. Storage and transportation process, storage, basic knowledge of customs clearance (export storage and transportation only), company procedure and post features;
• 9. Fill in booking list, provide logistics supplier with necessary document for custom clearance and telex release, check bill of lading
• 10. Able to make presentation, make shipment plan and have valid forklift license
• 11. Certain analytical and judging ability;
• 12. Good communication skills and ability to communicate with customers and leaders of other departments in a professional manner
• 13. Knowledgeable of work instructions and TS16949 systems.
• 14. Ability to complete required improvement , corrective actions form , 5W and 8D

Training Required

• 1. Production process and major equipment training knowledge
• 2. Know factory production management mode;
• 3. Logistics and international trade training;
• 4. Supplier management training;
• 5. 5S training

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses , steel toed shoes, and reflective shirt , vest , or jacket.

Key Performance Indicators

• 1. Department Safety 3. On Time Delivery
• 2. Shipping Accuracy 4. CIP project Savings 5. BOL Scan rate

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Fuyao Glass America Inc., Core Foundation Competencies including Ethics, Integrity, Values & Trust. Fuyao Glass America Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Fuyao Glass America, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.