/*This position could be at any of our four facilities. */ This individual will be responsible for assigned shift operations within the Receiving Department. They will also ensure smooth, timely, and efficient movement of product through assigned areas of responsibility. Additionally, this individual will be accountable for daily tasks as it relates to the framework of the field concepts, operations, standard polices and procedures, reporting all business to upper management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Must be able to coordinate with the shift department heads to accommodate any outstanding work as well as ensuring proper labor coverage. * Monitor and track the productivity of the unloading of freight, ensuring receipt of incoming product and the proper staging and storage of orders occur. * Manage/monitor the inner-department transport of materials from building to building, department to department. * Coordinate and conduct detailed Receiving requirements as it relate to DC foreign trade zone. * Work closely with all DC managers/supervisors to maintain smooth volumes while assuring all customer requirements are met within a timely manner. * Maintain Department Service Levels. * Maintain carton activity per hour and transfer trailer reporting as needed. * Trouble shooting, e.g., performs QC audits as required. * Ability to develop and implement new warehouse processes. * Ability to do the general set-up for next day's business. * Ability to work with outside vendors. * Communicate, work and cooperate with all persons throughout the DC via verbal/person to person/phone/email as necessary. * Possess working knowledge of all phases of jobs, functions, various techniques and skills associated within the department for the efficient completion of all tasks. * Must be able to assign tasks and special projects ensuring efficient completion. * Follow all company/department policy and procedures. * Work accurately, productively, thoroughly, safely, showing urgency, efficiency and setting a good example for others in the DC. * Be able to problem solve, when necessary, convey ideas clearly and concisely to your colleagues/superiors. * Attend Management Safety Meetings on the regular; maintain a safe/clean environment, assist with Daily Startup Meetings always including a Safety Topic, reporting any Safety Infractions, and following all Safety Rules/Guidelines associated with the department/company. * Assist in training of new personnel as needed as directed by your superiors. Assessing new personnel on job functions, expediency and efficiency sharing this info with colleagues and superiors as needed. * Maintain department/company performance goals, staying on task with administrative responsibilities (New Hire Orientation Checklists, Time Sheets, Department Production Hours, Shift Updates, Requisitions, Transfer Documents, Department Training Forms, etc.) within a timely manner. * Be able to take direction from your superiors and to communicate when warranted. * Must be able to manage multiple tasks against competing priorities. * Partners with the Human Resources Department regarding reviews, interviewing, hiring, terminations, and corrective counseling within responsible area. * Must maintain a high level of CONFIDENTIALITY. * Must demonstrate a high degree of urgency and organization * Must possess a high sense of awareness for expense control * Must possess strong communication skills and interpersonal relationships * Must be able to demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work and communicate with executive management, coworkers, and subordinates * Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely * Must have a broad comprehension of logistics, distribution and retail concepts * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Must take the initiative to excel * Must possess integrity, credibility and excellent work habits * Must have a positive attitude as well as a service orientation * Excellent leadership, time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and deadlines while maintaining a perspective and sense of humor * Ability to follow instructions from direct supervisor * Must be able to accept constructive criticism when necessary * Must have the willingness and desire to learn * Must be detail oriented * Be accessible to work needs at any time (using company phone- after hours etc.) * Must always work safe * Ability to work in a professional and courteous manner always * Ability to take directives from direct supervisor as well as with others at management team members * Ability to work as a team member * Ability to keep the department OSHA Compliant * Must be certified to operate assigned warehouse equipment, e.g., Turret, Forklift, Order Picker, etc. * Knowledge of all company policies and procedures, including safety * Ability to contribute _hands on_ QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times. * * /All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./
