Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV, among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connections and management systems, and high-performance below-grade vaults.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Shipping Supervisor will oversee a team that controls inventory storage, distribution, and transactions of materials/products throughout the manufacturing plant. Provide support to production on all material flow and work on process issues to meet production schedules and customer requirements while maintaining efficient gross margins. Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhere to approved budgets. They are processing employee performance reviews, maintaining good housekeeping practices, and ensuring that all company policies and safety rules are followed on any shift.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Establish, monitor, and maintain policies and procedures for material management; continuously evaluate and refine standards of practice and processes to seek efficiencies and improve gross margins.
- Liaison to IT to implement new ERP modules for manufacturing and inventory flow accuracy and efficiency.
- Establish and maintain procedures and processes for valuing the year-end physical inventory; ensure the highest degree of inventory accuracy through monitoring the maintenance of the perpetual inventory system.
- Manage, monitor, and analyze the Cycle Count Program, system, and Inventory Audits.
- Manage the write-off of obsolescent and damaged inventory; ensure a realistic valuation of goods on hand.
- Manage and maintain systems and databases in support of the Inventory Management function.
- Manage the receiving and storage of materials and products.
- Manage the activities of the assigned team. Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and growth opportunities to department members, performing those responsibilities per the established policies. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, or directing work, appraising performance, disciplining team members, and resolving problems.
- Other duties as deemed necessary.
ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules.
- Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- ISO sections about the position.
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Excel and Computer usage
- RF Guns
- Bar coding equipment
- Weighing/counting scales
