Shiftleader I

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Shiftleader will be the main responder to emergency situations. They carry out preventive and corrective measures. He or she supervises a team of Physical Distribution Employees. In doing so, the shiftleader continuously achieves the agreed upon production levels and challenges the employees to optimize output efficiency. Quality, timeliness, safety and costs are the main drivers in this respect.

Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):

• Supervises the 1st Shift employees by overseeing their work, assessing their performance, enforcing policies and corrective measures, be the point-in-contact for questions, complaints and concerns and leads by example
• Manages the daily operation, leads and sets direction of the production team
• Ensures that employees comply with the company rules, standards and key values at VI (acts as a role model).
• Develops employees so that they can cope with the demands of their current and possible future positions Vanderlande Industries.
• Assesses employees’ performance and behavior  (appraisal and correction).
• Sets priorities, distributes work, and monitors progress and quality.
• Ensures timely and complete processing in the department based on the schedule and priorities issued by production planning.
• Provide assistance to the Manager (if applicable) on daily operations and perform as the manager in his absence.
• Ensure proper levels of supplies (spare parts, tools, and office supplies) and manage vendor interactions.
• Initiate process improvements to ensure continuous improvement of the maintenance performance to the contract.
• Acts independently in several technical tasks
• Identifies issues and solves problems that disturb the daily operation.
• Train and coach new employees and less experienced employees
• Assist and manage other areas as needed, required, or requested

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of Warehousing / Logistics

• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of prior experience in a Lead role in Warehousing
• Warehouse experience
• Understanding of processes and systems
• Experience with JD Edwards or Locus is a plus

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies):

• Strong leadership skills, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to communicate with others professionally at all times
• Must be able to follow and understand instructions
• Ability to work Safe and knowledge of OSHA regulations and practices
• Ability to lead in a team environment and be a team player
• Ability to train employees to read, understand, and follow blueprints
• Detail-oriented and stress-resistant
• Must have a strong willingness to learn
• Must be able to lead and make decisions with little supervision
• Must monitor and maintain quality
• Must be able to identify process improvement
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proactive and strong work ethic and initiative, who would like to grow and develop within the organization
• Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs
• Working knowledge of computers and equipment
• Pro-active attitude towards process improvement
• Confidence and professionalism in representing the Company

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position.  Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs. May be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and shiftwork. 

Travel:

This position may require up 5% travel to visit project sites and the corporate office

Supervisory Responsibility:

You will report directly to the Team Manager. This position supervises employees/contractors during the work week.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee might be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.