Supervisor, Shipping

Rheem
Scottsboro, AL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with manufacturing shipping experience and supervisory background comfortable with coordinating logistics and team leadership. The role is based on-site in Scottsboro, AL, and emphasizes process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with supervisory experience in manufacturing logistics and a track record of implementing process improvements
    — “Determines and implements areas for process improvement.”
  • Individuals who can manage both operational and team-oriented tasks with attention to detail
    — “Oversees outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires on-site presence in Scottsboro, AL, with no remote flexibility indicated.
    — “This position is on-site.”
  • The company explicitly excludes candidates from certain U.S. states from consideration.
    — “Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Toyota Production System and Oracle ERP in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead teams and execute projects with clear schedules and deliverables.
    — “Demonstrates ability to plan and organize projects including schedules, budgets, and project deliverables.”
  • Showcase your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and your ability to prepare shipping documentation.
    — “Prints pick orders, packing slips, bills of lading, shipping and barcode labels.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate and timely shipments
  • process improvements
Typical background
supervisory experience in manufacturing

Skills & requirements

Required

Supervising Shipping StaffShipping Activities OversightProcess ImprovementProject Planning

Preferred

Lean ManufacturingOracle ERP

Stack & domain

ShippingReceivingSupply ChainShipping NoticesBills Of LadingInvoicesOrdersShipping MethodsShipping SchedulesShipping ActivitiesShipping RecordsShipping PrioritiesShipping AssignmentsShipping TrucksShipping LabelsShipping ProgramsShipping Space RequirementsShipping PositionShipping ProjectsShipping BudgetsShipping DeliverablesShipping Process ImprovementShipping ReportsShipping CorrespondenceShipping ManualsShipping InstructionsShipping StandardizationShipping VariablesShipping FormsShipping Lean ManufacturingShipping Toyota Production SystemShipping Oracle ERPCommunicationProblem-solvingDecision-makingTeamworkLeadershipComputer SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Rheem

The Supervisor, Shipping oversees and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties either directly or through subordinates.

This position will serve Rheem North America and our HTPG Division, located in Scottsboro, AL. This position is on-site.

Provides direct supervision over shipping staff.Provides performance feedback, coaching and mentoring.Oversees the selection, weighing and addressing of products and loading into trucks.Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules.Oversees outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.Compiles records of unfilled orders, material in stock, and shipments.Prints pick orders, packing slips, bills of lading, shipping and barcode labels.Develops and administers programs to determine the most advantageous and economical methods of shipment for company products.Determines space requirements and position of shipment in trucks and lays out position of shipment.Demonstrates ability to plan and organize projects including schedules, budgets, and project deliverables.Determines and implements areas for process improvement.Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field OR relevant experience.

5+ years of experience in shipping/receiving in a manufacturing environment.

Supervisory experience

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the 

general public.

Basic mathematical skills including the ability to calculate discounts and percentages.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

Demonstrates ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.

Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.

HOW TO STAND OUT:

Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment

Experience with Toyota Production System 

Experience with Oracle ERP

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

Aligning Performance for SuccessApplying Business KnowledgeBuilding TalentBuilding Trusted RelationshipsCommunicating with ImpactCustomer-OrientationDelegating TasksExecuting/Leading the TeamFacilitating ChangeFostering Relationships/ Emotional IntelligenceInfluencingProblem Solving & Decision MakingSupporting InnovationEquivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

#LI-JH

#LI-Onsite

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values set us apart:

Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective

Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect

Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens

Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

Source: Rheem careers

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