Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Shipping & Receiving Supervisor We are AUTOKINITON AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in the performance of daily activities.
• Provide key input into the development of the department strategy and goals along with identifying and tracking key measurable to support the business plan goals.
• Provide direction and leadership to department colleagues consistent with plant and department business plan goals.
• Responsible for overall coordination and communication within department.
• Responsible for ensuring accountability and discipline within department.
• Maintain maximum levels of production utilization and efficiency.
• Drive and oversee corresponding root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Direct efforts of warehouse activities.
• Coordinate/assess required training and team building (i.e. forklift, training, etc.).
• Participate in New Hire Orientation.
• Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to goals, issues, etc.
• Assist in colleague development and implementation of warehouse related training.
• Oversee the activities of the warehouse and coordinate shipping docks to effectively support plant operations.
• Evaluate department manning levels, assure compliance and improvements to the budget and make recommendations to the Materials Manager and HR.
• Assure all inventory control procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Complete individual work team performance reviews and provide mentoring, coaching and development for colleagues.
• Coordinate the movement of all materials to and from warehouse.
• Assure all incoming products are received from vendors and reported into QAD with correct bar code labels.
• Assure all outgoing finished products are shipped on time to avoid premium freight costs and shipped with appropriate bar code tags.
• Drive and participate in team problem solving activities and process improvement activities (ex. 8 D Reporting, Kaizen, etc.).
• Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and quality registrations (ex. TS 16949, Gold Pentastar etc.)
• Assist with plant activities to achieve quality, productivity, and cost reduction goals.
• Review all accident reports for identification of root cause and corrective action.
• Main Point of Contact for all of 2 nd shift production. This full-time role is a part of our Materials team and reports to the Materials Manager. This is a 2nd shift position. Required experience:
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in shipping/receiving and/or warehouse management.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Root cause/problem-solving ability.
• Familiar with Just-In-Time concept.
• Experience in using a lift truck.
• Understand inventory control procedures.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Proficient with SMART and DDL.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations. Working conditions:
• Duties include but are not limited to: stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk, and hear. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration and hazardous materials. Where you’ll be: This position is located at our AUTOKINITON plant in Shepherdsville, KY, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family. Community features:
• Awesome Flea Market & Lazy River
• Jim Beam Distillery
• Bernheim Forest Why you’ll enjoy working here:
• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON. AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone. AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.