Shipping Supervisor
Eaton's GEIS division is currently seeking a Shipping Supervisor.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $67500.0 - $99000.0 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
The Shipping Supervisor plays a vital role in optimizing shipping and receiving capacities within the plant, ensuring that daily operations align with organizational goals for efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement. This position is responsible for preparing daily shipping schedules based on available capacity and demand, reviewing current and past due orders for shipment opportunities, and updating key delivery metrics to keep stakeholders informed.
• Understand and optimize shipping and receiving capacities within the plant
• Prepare daily shipping schedules based on available capacity and demand
• Proactively determine potential risks to the shipping schedule and communicate to the appropriate parties
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• Review current or past due orders for available shipments
• Update and communicate key delivery metrics
• Oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly quarterly and yearly expectations
• Guide the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements which include but are not limited to: supply chain production control, establishing manufacturing priorities, coordination of activities with off-shift management and order shipments
• Reduce operational costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements.
• Ensure the proper application and interpretation of established personnel and safety policies throughout the plant
• Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standard work processes are followed, countermeasures implemented, and the area is compliant with safety requirements
• Promote a team environment and must develop direct reports through problem solving skill sets
• Assure that appropriate equipment is provided, adequately maintained and safely operated
• Responsible for managing team members, employment decisions and performance assessments of the Product line or work group
• Allocate the necessary resources to meet external and internal commitments while maintaining budgetary control
• Lead implementation and achievement of long-term manufacturing strategies through lean manufacturing principles and processes
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or shipping/distribution environment
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Troy, IL will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 Years of experience in a supervisory or management role
- SAP business system experience
Skills:
- Teamwork, leadership, sense of urgency and efficiency, organizational skills, and transparent communication.
- They are passionate about what they do. They make decisions and act ethically.
- Strong communication skills, writing, document handling, and conversation.
- They are a learner and also capable of sharing their knowledge by teaching others-they teach.
- Proficient computer skills
MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer, others)
SAP Business System experience
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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)