Job Summary: To coach associates to meet quality, cost, delivery, morale, and safety (QCDMS) targets in compliance with the quality policy as it relates to logistics. Major Responsibilities:  Coordinate work schedules in the shipping/receiving area to meet required deadlines.  Responsible for training new associates.  Responsible for maintaining proper distribution of all related paperwork.  Establish and maintain operator instructions.  Effectively communicate with all levels of associates.  Know and understand policies and procedures and be able to administer them fairly and consistently.  Investigate problems/processes; Notify affected departments and implement appropriate action as needed.  Maintain subordinates documentation on time sheets, attendance, corrective action, etc.  Responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of raw material, component, and finished goods inventories.  Maintain 5’s standards.  Implement Kaizens when applicable.  Responsible for supporting and implementing management initiatives.  Review, correction and approval of associate timecards within respective areas.  Know, understand and comply with policies and procedures and be able to administer them fairly and consistently.  Assists with the management style in a manner that promotes ownership by all associates. Acts as key member of Employee Involvement with promotion of good morale, pride and ethics. Minor Responsibilities:  Directly supervises departmental line keepers and associates.  Requires effective communication and involvement with internal associates/departments and related outside resources.  Responsible for investigation of problems/processes in the specific area and implementing recommended countermeasure.  May require some travel.  Responsible teamwork and participation of company activities such as IATF 16949, ISO9001, ISO14001 and Employee Involvement.  May require shift work & overtime to support area of responsibility as needed. Minimum Qualifications for the Job:  Requires High School Diploma or GED equivalent (must fulfill NC State or Federal educational requirements).  Requires previous manufacturing experience in logistics; supervisory experience preferred.  Must be able to write as demonstrated through the completion of the employment application. Key Competencies:  Must have strong working knowledge of PC and integrated computer based applications.  Must be able to operate a variation of material handling equipment.  Must be able to communicate effectively with outside resources and all levels of internal resources.  Must have investigative, troubleshooting and analytical skills in order to evaluate problems/processes and take necessary action in support of subordinates.  Must be able to write as demonstrated through the completion of the employment application.  Effective leadership and coaching skills  Ethical conduct Physical Requirements:  Requires constant standing and moving 8-12 hours per day  Must be able to constantly lift and carry up to 35 lbs.  Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and kneel.  Must be able to apply up to 66lbs push/pull force unassisted.  Must be able to reach overhead.  May involve working in extreme temperature conditions. Annual Salary: $61,500-$76,900