The Role
Lead and coordinate packaging and shipping operations for the Plywood Division 1st shift. Ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture metrics are met; manage Maestro shipping functionality; train staff; prepare and expedite shipments; supervise team performance and maintain 6S standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Band V Shipping Lead
Plywood Division, 1st Shift
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Area Lead will assure that the area meets or exceeds area metrics for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture (including 6S audits). Further responsibilities include planning, organizing, and monitoring the packaging and shipping of all materials and products from the WR Assembly building. The Area Lead will also ensure efficient and consistent operation to accurately distribute customer orders and meet shipping requirements/dates/times, as well as coordinate activities of department employees and monitor their work for preparing and expediting shipments.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinates and manages Maestro functionality for shipping
- Trains and assists EO with Maestro functionality
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability to work well with others – including the ability to effectively handle crucial conversations in a timely manner
- Self-motivated with initiative to follow through.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages and decimals.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — become an owner in the company!
- Annual Profit Sharing.
- Excellent Benefits Package — Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).
- Weekly pay and steady, year-round schedules.
- Paid holidays and work-life balance.
- Discounted company gear and exclusive employee perks.
- A strong, supportive, and safety-focused team environment.
Education/Experience
- At least 2 years’ shipping experience in a high-volume manufacturing/production setting preferred
- High School Diploma preferred
Skills Required
- Coordinate and manage Maestro functionality for shipping
- Train and assist EO with Maestro functionality
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with others and handle crucial conversations
- Self-motivated with initiative to follow through
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with changing situations
- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, percentages, decimals)
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, oral and written
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
- At least 2 years shipping experience in a high-volume manufacturing/production setting
- High School Diploma
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The Company
What We Do
Carris Reels, Inc. is an employee-owned company specializing in the production and supply of wood, metal, and plastic reels for the wire and cable industry. With over 60 years of experience, the company provides a comprehensive range of packaging solutions, including plywood, nailed wood, and recycled reels, serving as a key provider of industrial reel products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
