Warehouse Supervisor

Job Summary

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The role of the Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and performing daily activities of the warehouse workers engaged in materials movement and handling, receiving, loading, unloading, transporting, order filling, shipping, and maintaining inventory.

Visual ERP experience, preferred.

The Essentials Functions and Responsibilities:

• Effectively supervise, coordinate and monitor the execution of all functions within assigned area of responsibility, including:
  • Developing efficient work schedules to ensure production goals are met.
  • Reviewing and adjusting workflows and processes to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Overseeing the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods to ensure efficiency and timeliness in order fulfillment. 
  • Preparing requisitions for repair and replacement of equipment and tools. 
  • Controlling department expenses to ensure spending doesn’t exceed the budget. 
• Manage and monitor inventory controls and processes by:
  • Developing inventory storage plans to ensure safe, efficient movement of inventory and optimal use of space.
  • Make certain that regular cycle counts are completed per financial reporting requirements. 
  • Reviewing shipping and receiving demand and material movement requests and aligning supply levels to meet business needs. 
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., import/export regulations and customs regulations) and company policies. 
• Review shipping and receiving demand and material movement requests, and match supply levels to shipping and receiving volume; validate correct customs paperwork is maintained for international shipments.

Why work for Pyrotek Aurora?  Check out our Video!

• Competitive compensation and benefit plans
• Collaborative, innovative, and team environment
• Popcorn Thursday's!
• Low turnover and high retention!  A lot of our employees have been here for over 20 years!
• And bottom line, just darn nice people!

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Qualifications

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED, plus a minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Six Sigma (Greenbelt/Blackbelt), Kaizen, Lean experience, a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Technical Skills.  Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.  Ability to use hoists, and various hand and power tools such as band and circular saws, weigh scales, foam generating equipment and banding equipment.   Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification and other industrial equipment certification(s), as needed. 

Strategic Change Agent.  Courage to make and encourage others to make difficult decisions.  Ability to foster commitment to the shared mission and vision of Pyrotek and actively lead in development/execution of strategic goals and objectives related to assigned responsibility.

Leadership Skills.  Build a culture of tolerance, acceptance and civility by setting an example to team members.  Ability to coach and motivate team members in planning, strategy, decision-making, teamwork, and process improvement.  Ability to effectively manage team projects to completion according to schedule.  Ability to provide regular performance feedback and to write annual performance reviews. Ability to foster attitudes, conditions and environments that guide teams toward excellence and a respectful, positive, transparent, and collaborative environment. Ability to develop team member skills and encourage growth, and to foster quality focus including improving product development processes and procedures.

Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient MS Office computer skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Sharepoint.  Working knowledge and experience with shipping, receiving and inventory control modules within an ERP system.

Analytical Skills.  Ability to use information/data and various metrics to develop an informed and factual business case.  Strong financial analytical capabilities for developing profitable product strategies. Ability to define problems, collect objective data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend and reach, walk, and use hands and fingers to feel and grasp. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.  Must be able to communicate effectively in English in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

Majority of time will be in a warehouse environment. Periodic exposure to outdoor environment through open shipping doors.   Minimal amount of outdoor work may be required loading/unloading flatbed trucks.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as approved footwear, respirators, safety glasses/goggles, etc., may be required.

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