Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN )
AUTOKINITON delivers 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:
· Provide direct leadership and supervise hourly shipping and/or receiving colleagues.
· Identify, select, train and coach materials talent.
· Coordinate the movement of all materials to and from the warehouse assuring all incoming product is received from vendors and reported into QAD with correct bar code labels.
· Drive and participate in team problem solving activities and process improvement activities (ex. 8 D Reporting, Kaizen, etc.).
· Assure all outgoing finished products are shipped on time to avoid premium freight costs and shipped with appropriate bar code tags.
This full-time, salary, role is a part of our Shipping and Receiving Team and reports to the Materials Manager.
Required experience:
· Bachelors Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
· Minimum of six (6) years experience in shipping/receiving and/or warehouse management, and one (1) year of supervisory experience.
· Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
Working conditions:
· We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Where you’ll be:
This position is located at our AUTOKINITON Plant in Chicago, IL., offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Community features:
· Navy Pier
· Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and Lakefront
· Museums and Architecture
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.
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