Operations Group Leader – Shipping/Receiving

About Us:  

DuraMark Technologies is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, durable decals and labels with office locations in Indiana and Minnesota. We specialize in providing customized solutions for a wide range of industries, including automotive, industrial, and medical. Our products are known for their exceptional quality, durability, and resistance to harsh conditions. 

As a team-oriented company, we value innovation, customer satisfaction, and employee development. We offer a collaborative work environment where individuals can contribute their unique skills and ideas to help us achieve our goals. 

Position Summary: 

We are looking for an experienced Shipping/Receiving Lead at our Westfield, IN plant. The perfect candidate would be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is easily adaptable, is extremely detail oriented, and is excellent at multi-tasking.

Reporting relationships:

Reports to: Area Manager

Direct reports: Team members, up to 3 hourly employees.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of your team, the quality of your processes, and manage capacity to achieve on time delivery and increase productivity
• Provide daily leadership and training to the cell(s) to ensure customer demand is met
• Ensure their team members are supplied with material to maximize productivity of the team member/cell
• Drive continuous improvement and enhance the team spirit through the application of lean tools.
• Reinforce our lean vision and DuraMark values
• Provide coaching to team members to help them become technically competent
• Take care of your team members (payroll, safety audits, tiered meetings, and recognition)
• Deliver to your customer (create schedules, coordinate team(s), document issues and collect data for problem solving)
• Ensure standard work is being followed and improve standard work through use of lean tools and visual management
• Participate in the site wide continuous improvement process by being part of kaizen events that are held in your area on a regular basis
• Lead the tier 1 meeting for cell(s), attend and report out in the tier 2 meeting
• Audit your processes (standard work, safety and quality procedures, product routings and BOM, and material flow)

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years experience in Operations.  Preferably has performed multiple jobs within a facility.
• 1 to 3 years as a Shipping Group Leader managing a team of people
• At least 1 year managing a warehouse and inventory.
• At least 2 years experience with ERP systems.
• Forklift certification a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent bending, reaching, and material handling

Position Competencies:

• Able to develop teams motivate others and work with cross-functional teams, likes working with people
• Attention to detail and disciplined
• Ability and willingness to make decisions
• Dependable
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping
• Knowledge of warehouse / inventory management
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
• Computer skills (MRP software)

Decision Making:

• Coordinate with your peers and your work team to meet customer requirements
• Resolve employee issues, guided by company and department policy
• With your team members determine priorities for continuous improvement

Benefits: 

• Medical insurance with HSA options
• Vision and Dental insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401k matching up to 4% (100% vested right away)
• PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time
• 8.5 paid holidays/year
• Free coffee all day

DuraMark Core Values:

• Customer Focused
  • Give our Customers the Best Experience Possible
• Do the Right Thing
  • Act with Integrity and Trust
  • Confront the Hard Stuff
  • Treat People the Way You Want to Be Treated
• Positive “Get It Done” Attitude
  • Adaptive to Change
  • Motivate Others
  • Work Hard and Have Fun
  • Committed to Quality and Execution
• Collaborative Team Player
  • “Win As A Team” Mentality
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Humble and Confident Contributor
• Passion to Grow
  • Achievement Driven With a “Will to Win”
  • Energetic Competitor
  • Curious Learner

Equal Opportunity Employer: This organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these protected characteristics.