Lead, Shipper

Lead, Shipper

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

Coordinates and expedites the flow of materials, products, and shipments
through shipping and receiving operations. Leads daily warehouse activities to
ensure timely shipments, efficient material handling, inventory accuracy,
quality compliance, and adherence to safety standards while maintaining
required documentation and records.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assigns team
  members to workstations and shipping/receiving activities to meet
  production and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitors daily
  workflow and adjusts work assignments, equipment utilization, and material
  movement to support changing business priorities and shipment schedules.
• Confers with
  supervisor to receive instructions and exchange information regarding
  shipment status, inventory, quality concerns, and warehouse operations.
• Communicates
  and coordinates with production supervisors, quality personnel, material
  handlers, customer service, planning, and shipping personnel to ensure
  efficient flow of materials and products.
• Assigns and
  works with designated trainers to ensure employees are fully trained in
  shipping, receiving, packaging, inventory control processes, safety
  requirements, and department work instructions.
• Reviews packing
  lists, shipping documentation, and receiving records to ensure
  completeness, accuracy, and compliance with customer requirements.
• Coordinates the
  loading, unloading, packaging, storage, and transportation of products,
  parts, and raw materials using forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks,
  overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment as required.
• Monitors
  inventory movement and material flow to maintain efficiency throughout
  production and warehouse areas while ensuring proper documentation of
  incoming and outgoing materials.
• Works with
  statistical reporting and analysis of shipping performance, inventory
  accuracy, delivery metrics, and material shortages; assists with daily
  toolbox meetings and safety communications.
• Conducts
  inspections of packaging, shipments, receiving processes, and inventory
  transactions to verify conformance to specifications and customer
  requirements.
• Supports
  cross-training initiatives and ensures team members demonstrate competency
  in essential departmental functions.
• Establishes and
  maintains effective working relationships while providing coaching,
  training, and guidance to team members.
• Maintains a
  clean, organized, and safe work area that supports operational excellence
  and company safety objectives.
• Supports and
  actively participates in company, department, quality, and safety
  policies, procedures, programs, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements:

• Associate
  degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six
  months to one year of related shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics,
  or manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and
  experience.
• Demonstrated
  leadership ability or previous experience directing work activities in a
  warehouse, shipping, receiving, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must have
  knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including
  Microsoft Word, Excel, and database systems; JDE experience preferred.
• Ability to read
  and interpret blueprints, work orders, packing lists, shipping documents,
  work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating instructions, and
  procedure manuals.
• Strong verbal
  and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate activities
  across multiple departments.
• Work requires
  continual attention to detail, strong organizational skills, effective
  prioritization, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced
  environment.

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.