Harper Industries Hiring for Shipping and Receiving Supervisor Job at Harper, KS Full Time

What makes Harper Industries the company we are?

Learn more about Harper Industries at: https://www.harperindustries.com/

Our Brands:

DewEze: https://www.deweze.com/Harper

Turf Equipment: https://www.harperturfequipment.com/

Butler Beds: https://www.butlerbeds.com/

We are seeking a hands-on leader that will directly supervise the Shipping and Receiving Department, processes and personnel. This person will maintain regular and ongoing communication between the Production Leadership, Sales, Accounting Department, Human Resources, warehouse staff, and Senior Leadership Staff to ensure operational efficiency and production shipping and receiving demands are met timely. In addition, responsibilities will include (but not limited to) leading a dynamic team of employees in a manufacturing warehouse setting. The expectation is that this individual will be a charismatic leader and change agent capable of driving relentless improvements all while motivating team members, holding them accountable for safety, quality, delivery, and company policy adherence with a passionate leadership style, using our company core values model.

Company Employee Requirements:

• Positive attitude
• Integrity
• Emotional Intelligence
• Passion to lead and develop others
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Strong servant style leadership skills for serving both internal and external customers
• Ability to solve problems quickly and be flexible
• Continually driven to improve processes and efficiencies
• Ability to stand, stoop, squat, knee, climb, push, or pull for extended time and lift 50+ lbs.

Position Qualifications:

• Proven supervisory ability and leadership experience
• Excellent computer skills
• Great communication skills
• Experience with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Experience and knowledge of international and domestic shipping requirements, including applicable laws and regulations
• Self-directed, and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, completing complex projects against tight deadlines, with a “can do attitude”
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions
• Ability to assess priorities and make sound business decisions in a time sensitive environment
• Prioritize, work well under time pressure, and focus on work in midst of noise
• Ability to operate a forklift and obtain Harper Industries certifications
• Experience and ability to load company products on trailers
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently
• May involve repetitive motions

Job Responsibilities: (including, but not limited to the following)

• Responsible for coaching, training, developing, directing, counseling and disciplining personnel in a fair and consistent manner in alignment with company core values
• Partner with Human Resources for all personnel needs from recruiting to retention
• Process employee time records, attendance, absences, overtime, paid time off, etc. while maintaining proper staffing needs to meet business needs
• Build and develop a disciplined workforce that adheres to all policies and procedures and maintain accurate documentation
• Develop and improve operations, setting best-in-class standards for the shipping and receiving department
• Ensure compliance with company Policies and Procedures
• Oversee all shipments activity for both inbound and outbound needs at HII (HII trucks, UPS, LTL, truckload, etc.)
• Enforce continual emphasis on safe work habits and working conditions that align with OSHA and EH&S guidelines for manufacturing
• All other duties as assigned

Required Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role
• Associate Degree plus a minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role
• Leadership experience in a Shipping and Receiving department; preferably in a manufacturing warehouse setting

Desired Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience; preferably in a manufacturing leadership role

What will set you apart from other applications:

• Lean manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma training and experience
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills and a keen ability to interface effectively with all levels of Management

Schedule/Salary

• 40+ hour work week
• Overtime with pre-approval by supervisor
• Some Saturday work required

Physical Requirements

• Requires excessive walking, bending, stooping, stretching, and carrying objects (usually less than forty-five pounds)
• Requires finger dexterity for keyboarding, visual skills for reading and clear and concise verbal skills for communicating and receiving instructions

Reports to: Production Manager

Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S., Export Control: The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOC) and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely based on skills and qualifications.

WOTC qualified applicants preferred. See Human Resources for details.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Follows CDC guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harper, KS 67058: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location