Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Position Summary

Supervises and leads teams of employees in the tasks related to the efficient production of STERIS products.  Responsible for the execution of work schedules and for the safety, productivity and quality of the work area as well as the Lean objectives of the department. 

What You'll Do as a Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

• Responsible for the coordination and overall management, logistics, and on-time delivery of the material and component flow to support daily production schedules.


• Maintains a safe working environment by fully implementing the World Class Safety initiatives and culture of STERIS Corporation, instructing employees in established safety practices, and enforcing them at all times.  Responsible for keeping all equipment in good working order.


• Monitors production quality and assures that company standards are met.  Monitors and follows all production SOP’s including all company, DOT, FDA, ISO and cGMP requirements.


• Responsible for the timely requisitioning of required supplies from appropriate sources in order to meet production schedules.


• Responsible for meeting production cost standards of both labor and product yield and for reporting all such data.


• Supervises and checks lines and utilization of operators.  Participates in the daily Gemba walks and maintains the Production Control Boards and Communication and Assignment Boards in area responsibility.


• Ensures proper operation of equipment including instruction of operators on equipment use and procedures to use to request needed maintenance support.  Ensures equipment is maintained in a clean, safe working condition (TPM).


• Supervises general housekeeping in the work area and ensures area of responsibility is kept in good status, keeping aisles clear, pallets properly stacked, and trash removed.  Ensures finished product is current and emergency equipment and electrical panels are not blocked.


• Establishes and maintains good relations and open communications with plant employees, while maintaining productivity, attendance and general order required for an efficient production operation.


• Responsible for 5S objectives in area of responsibility.


• Supports all established Lean objectives and participates in Lean activities as necessary to support the business goals.


• Effectively communicates and coordinates with all groups/areas in the plant.  Coordinates trailer/component moves to support daily production schedules.


• Actively supports the process of filling vacant positions through the interview and onboarding process.  Also active in sourcing temporary resources as needed.


• Ensures weekly payroll (Kronos) is completed in a timely manner.


• Drives daily Cycle Count completion and troubleshoots variances related to inventory counts.


• Certifies forklift drivers according to Steris guidelines.


• Coordinates and schedules service & repair for forklifts, spotter truck, etc.


• Responsible for ordering and the payment of specific service and supplies related to non-inventory items.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• 5+ years in a production environment with a bachelor's degree OR 8+ years of experience with a high school diploma or GED.


• 3 years of manufacturing supervisory and/or logistics and material handling experience or equivalent; knowledge and experience in DOT regulations required.


• Must have an excellent working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and the relative Lean Tools

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