Shipping Team Lead

Owens Corning; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning in Fort Mill, SC, is seeking a Shipping Team Lead to support daily operations and lead a team towards KPI success. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of manufacturing experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency with Microsoft programs.

Your role includes providing training, maintaining operational integrity, and ensuring safety practices. Join a committed team at a company known for its quality in building products and a focus on winning partnerships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Successful candidates have shown a good performance record.
• Ability to lead, influence, and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Shipping/Receiving Supervisor in day-to-day operations.
• Provide leadership during Tier meetings.
• Assist in training and developing team members.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Team motivation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Shipping Team Lead

Location: Fort Mill, SC, 29708

Function: Manufacturing

Audience: Hourly

Work Arrangement: On Site

Requisition ID: 69637

Shift

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Pay Rate

$23 an hour plus shift differential

Summary

The Shipping Team Lead supports the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor and ultimately the Production Scheduling and Inventory Manager in the day-to-day operations and oversight of their designated team and will assist in the training and development of the team. Must hit KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to develop and progress in company.

Job Description

• Provides leadership at the Tier meetings ensuring metrics are reviewed; metric misses are addressed with countermeasures, root cause identification, corrective actions, with assigned responsibility and target completion dates and ensure any support required is identified and verified.
• Maintains the integrity of board data and information.
• Assigns process/team members (Operators) to daily work assignments and ensure all required training and certifications are evaluated and complied with for the assignment.
• Attends Tier meetings escalating issues requiring additional support and communicating the result of the items escalated along with returning any required information to the Tier team area.
• Locates and communicates all issues for daily schedules.
• Maintains housekeeping and safety.
• Assists Supervisor in providing training, demonstration and coaching to assigned process/teams.
• Assists Supervisor with assessing team member development needs and developing training plans.
• Provides regular communication, feedback, coaching and ongoing support to operators regarding process.
• Ensures all safety practices and checks are being followed.
• Assists employees in the interpretation of procedures, methods and correct use of equipment to ensure procedures are followed.
• Performs visual checks to make sure that the product is acceptable for shipment.
• Assists in the administration of plant rules and other policies and procedures in a fair and equitable manner.
• Required to spend the majority of your time on the production floor. You will also be required to complete daily audits and constantly monitor employee performance to optimize efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/management.

Knowledge

• 5 plus years work experience in a manufacturing environment required;
• Successful candidates have shown a good performance record of technical competence and leadership demonstrated through performance feedback at the meets or exceeds expectations level.
• Working knowledge and experience of production flow and processes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to use a computer with MicroSoft Programs; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Highly energized and self-motivated with experience working with teams to implement change.
• Have the patience, perseverance and passion to drive the lean culture across the plant.
• Ability to lead, influence and motivate a group of peers without direct supervision authority.
• Must be flexible to help Shipping department at all times or other departments.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends when needed (with minimum notice).

Skills

Strong knowledge of manufacturing production processes/doors/raw materials, manufacturing needs to complete daily demands, the ability to make decisions with limited information. Read/interpret schedules/tickets, customer specifications, quality standards and read tape measure to 1/32". Understand the job requirements for all positions within their area of responsibility. Some knowledge of upstream/downstream departments processes. Strong knowledge of how their department impacts the next department and the next shift.

Responsibility

Little to no supervision, must be self-motivated and reliable with a strong work ethic.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bending, twisting, stooping, and standing throughout your shift. Must work at a fast pace and handle multiple parts that have glue on them. Strong eye/hand coordination. Standing for long continuous hours.

Mental Demands

Attention to detail for shipping accuracy.

Social

Must work closely with team members and other members of leadership in other departments.

Working Environment

Mildly controlled environment - can expect some cold and heat during extreme weather conditions. Mild dust environment.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages - including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position - to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina