Shipping Supervisor - 1st Shift

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Shipping Supervisor – 1st Shift to be based out Phoenix, AZ. Reporting to the Distribution Manager, this position will be responsible for supervising the distribution functions including safety programs, shipping & receiving, inventory management, and warehousing on their assigned shift.

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with our Customer Service, Manufacturing, Inventory Control to oversee the assigned shift operations including distribution and warehousing operations by maintaining and enhancing existing standard work.
• Coordinate & plan all activity including the timing and location for carriers to be loaded. Transportation types include flatbed, LTL, and will call.
• Develop a safety culture in which all safety related programs are current, monitored, and enforced.
• Drive consistency and cost reduction through the creation and implementation of improvements to our standard work.
• Develop and implement processes to improve the Service Factor rate, Atkore’s measure of on-time delivery.
• Ensure that the team honors our Atkore core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence in all aspects of their daily work.

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in a Distribution area in a supervisory role, with focus on receiving, material loading, and shipping.
• Extensive experience with scanning systems, operations, and capabilities. JD Edwards preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement in safety metrics and program management.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience participating in cross functional Kaizen and Lean events.
• Comprehensive oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Management experience in a union environment is preferred, but not required.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete Atkore Immersion program.
• Learn the Atkore Business System and how we use LEAN principles in running our business.
• Develop functional understanding of the standard work relevant to your direct reports.
• Participate in a Kaizen event relevant to your position.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Update training materials and procedures
• Partner with Safety and HR to investigate and provide corrective measures for on-the-job accidents, injuries, production issues, and HR issues
• Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Contribute ideas in process improvement including KPI’s of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Be supervising an efficient team that delivers Atkore’s strategy
• Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports
• Be able to resolve any issues quickly and safely

Atkore is a three-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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