Warehouse Supervisor

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Job title: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Charlotte, NC- Onsite 
 

About Us
Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.  

Job Overview: 
Supervises and coordinates daily operation of production with responsibility for achieving maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on time and efficient manner. Actively participates in all areas of employment, performance evaluations, associate relations, and associate development while promoting total employee involvement.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensures a safe work place is provided for all employees. Frequently inspects department for safety compliance. Completes accident reports and schedules appropriate follow-up reviews. 
• Lead and accelerate improvements in safety, quality, inventory, productivity, delivery and engagement by effectively leading the Lean Transformation.
• Support and drive the Lean Transformation at the Charlotte Distribution Center through the effective use of standard work, visual management, 9-Step Problem Solving and other Lean tools to identify and eliminate waste, and improve the value proposition to customers.
• Support the site EH&S program in improvements, investigations and corrective actions to meet and exceed IR standards, and applicable governmental regulations.  
• Support the site quality system in procedures and controls to improve overall customer satisfaction, DPPM (Defects Parts Per Million), first pass yield and warranty results.
• Be proactive and responsive to all facets of customer satisfaction including delivery, schedule changes and special instructions.
• Maintain a positive rapport with all levels of the organization in order to foster and promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, high levels of morale, and high employee engagement.
• Collaborate with all levels of the organization to ensure alignment of goals and progress towards them along with short term and long term needs and plans.
• Supervise the activities of production associates to achieve objectives with regard to quality, cost and time. Evaluates the performance of associates and completes necessary reports. Recommends merit increases and training/development needs.
• Reviews daily and weekly schedules and production capabilities to assure all deadlines are met.
• Supervises the utilization of materials to assure an appropriate amount of parts are available to maintain smooth production flow; identifies wasteful practices and methods; reports any problems/concerns with viable solutions to the Manager, Production; and, reports suggestions recommended by associates for procedure change, etc.
• Promotes and supports the company's efforts in associate involvement concepts, and "open door" communications through the development and or implementation of various programs.
• Promotes commitment to quality through attitude, behavior, communication, and development/implementation of programs and activities.
• Communicates/updates shift management of daily problems and concerns, identifying areas needing attention to ensure the continuity of the operation.
• Develops a strong rapport with other departments to create a collaborative environment.
• Drives ideal behaviors with more focus on the “how” versus the result

Competencies: 

• Demonstrated proficiency in building people and process capability through Operational Excellence / Lean, and improving the engagement and culture of the plant workforce.  
• Experience in analyzing data for implementation of change, projects or coaching
• Experience implementing Lean Transformation in a manufacturing or distribution environment is required.
• Proven experience developing or mentoring employees for advancement.
• Experience taking on new work and learning new functionality outside of daily scope of work.
• Strong proficiency in utilizing and coaching associates on standard work, visual management, and problem solving.
• Intermediate/Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Experience in an Operations role that covers multiple areas/departments of an operation.

Preference: 

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or currently seeking a degree.  Direct relevant experience will be considered.
• Preferred experience with leading leaders of direct reports
• Oracle or other WMS experience preferred. 

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Fully site based in Charlotte, NC
• Work requires periodic stooping/bending and frequent walking/standing throughout day.
• Requires occasional lifting of objects. 
• Work involves activities that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, or power equipment. 
• Requires use of protective gear, glasses, vests, shoes etc.
• Standing and/or walking for entire shift and ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Bending and/or stooping repeatedly throughout shift
• Lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds unassisted on a regular basis
• Be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment

What We Offer
At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.