Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here:

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

About Fairbanks Morse Engine

Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME), based in Beloit, Wisconsin, designs, manufactures, and supports heavy-duty diesel engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brands. As a key supplier to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, and Coast Guards in both the U.S. and Canada, we power mission-critical operations around the world.

FME is part of Fairbanks Morse Defense , a leading provider of marine power solutions backed by Arcline Investment. We’re driven by our core values of i ntegrity, Velocity, and Teamwork , and our people are our greatest strength. That commitment shows in our Quarter Century Club , made up of over 300 employees with 25+ years of service. When you join FME, you're not just building engines, you're building a lasting career.

Learn more about FME by visiting www.fairbanksmorse.com .

Job Description

Position Summary

The Shipping and Receiving Supervisor will plan, direct and supervise between indirect labor employees who receive stock, pick and package parts to support engine construction and aftermarket.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise between 10–20 indirect labor employees who provide material handling functions to support OE engine construction and aftermarket sales.
• Ensure a safe environment for employees through adherence to safety policies, assessing and eliminating hazards, improving housekeeping standards, conducting incident investigations, and implementing corrective action.
• Plan and execute warehousing plans to meet internal and external customer needs.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate inventory control of all WIP and FGI products within the department and minimizing inventory held through efficient planning and achievement of lower processing times
• Develop and realize productivity improvements through lean initiatives, Standard Work Instructions, and process improvements.
• Motivate, monitor, and counsel employees regarding work-related issues and performance. Gage workforce skills and initiate cross-training programs as necessary.
• Research and resolution with inventory discrepancies
• Responsible for tracking, reporting KPI’s related to DC metrics along with Gemba walks
• Monitor, measure, and hold accountable KPI’s associated with Tier 1 & Tier 2 productivity boards
• Work with velocity in addressing production-related issues
• Assist accounting and purchasing for receipt and/or pricing discrepancies
• Work with Compliance team regarding incoming shipments, coordinate delivery on containers with 3PL POC
• Coordinate delivery of offsite parts requests to support production and aftermarket schedules
• Support Program Management schedule for incoming/outgoing material
• Review and/or create standard practice documentation related to incoming receipts
• Implement 5S across incoming dock spaces
• Publish weekly labor schedule and track overtime spread

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing-related field is highly preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Word and Excel; experience with an ERP system is preferred. Oracle systems experience a plus.
• Very good understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Experience with large CNC machine equipment or heavy manufacturing process is beneficial.
• 5 years’ minimum experience and a proven track record in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Previous experience managing and supervising in a union-represented environment is helpful.
• Knowledge of welding, heavy manufacturing machining, assembly processes and lean manufacturing methodology is a plus.

Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Travel:

Less than 5%

Language:

English

This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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