In this job you will provide direction and supervision for the Shipping operations for all product shipments out of S&C Chicago facilities. This position reports to the Manager – Internal Logistics

The focus will be on meeting departmental expectations relating to safety, quality, on time delivery, productivity, and cost. The duties of this position will require constant attention to detail, good problem-solving skills, strong knowledge of Oracle functions, Excel, KPI tracking and team member development. Excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing and monitoring training in areas such as organizing stock, selecting/packing/processing product through Oracle/UPS, safe forklift navigation, spotting and loading trucks efficiently, along with supporting safety and departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitoring and responding appropriately to changing workloads, customer emergencies, and production schedules while setting and maintaining high levels of quality.
• Writing and conducting departmental employee performance reviews and development plans along with making decisions regarding hires, promotions, corrective action (using Job Relations), and terminations.
• Participating in planning, setting, and achieving department goals and objectives while driving problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Planning, organizing, and conducting departmental and shift team meetings, along with regular KPI report outs and working with suppliers to ensure materials and supplies are ordered and available as required.
  

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• Demonstrated good technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with KPI attainment.
• Strong PC skills with Oracle experience

1 to 3 years in a leadership role. Demonstrated high regard for people and ability to support S&Cs policies and procedures. Experience in a warehouse, shipping, receiving and material distribution department.

Relevant Work Experience:

Experience in leadership of teams or departments.

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing: Some tasks are performed in a standing position.

Lifting: Occasional lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 to 50 lbs.

Walking: Frequent walking moderate distances (less than ¼ mile).

Carrying: Occasional carrying of items ranging in weight from 5 to 50 lbs.

Pushing: Occasional pushing of items ranging in weight from 5 to 50 lbs.

Pulling: Occasional pulling of items ranging in weight from 5 to 50 lbs.

Bending: Occasional bending to retrieve or place items ranging in weight from 5 to 50 lbs.

Reaching: Occasional reaching for items ranging in weight from 5 to 50 lbs.

Handling: Occasional handling of parts and hand tools ranging in weight from 5 to 50 lbs.

Other: Occasional Use of Forklift.

S&C is a global company providing equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution. S&C’s Engineering teams design solutions for a portfolio of products for a wide range of customers including electric utilities and industrial/commercial power users. S&C offers broad opportunities for advancement, excellent education and training programs, a challenging work environment, and a strong package of pay and benefits.

The Human Energy of S&C has been built on the principles of integrity, enthusiasm, and sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our 100% employee-owned team. S&C would not be where it is today without the diversity of our team members and business partners. We consider our diversity to be a core strength of our company, and we aspire to align our team-member demographics with the populations in which we live and work. To realize this vision, we seek to facilitate the career development of minorities, women and all team members through events hosted by our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement and Awareness (I.D.E.A.) Group, Women’s Empowerment Group and other S&C affinity groups.