Supervise all activities on shift related to loading, shipping and receiving of bulk cement and raw materials. Make informed decisions, with on shift production supervisor support, about the operation of finishing and shipping production. Optimize truck staging and avoid congestion during peak loading hours. Support Production Supervisor on shift. Develop SOPs and training plans for the department to eliminate inefficiencies and improve productivity. Ensure that shipping department equipment is ... more details
The Role and the Company
Heidelberg Materials is North America’s leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mix concrete, and asphalt. We have hundreds of plants and thousands of employees working across the United States and Canada.
The Shipping Supervisor role is based in Nazareth, PA and reports directly to the Sr. Shipping Supervisor. This is a 3rd shift, 10pm-6am position but may include covering a first shift 6am to 2pm position as needed by the operation.
What you’ll get to do
Supervise all activities on shift related to loading, shipping and receiving of bulk cement and raw materials
Make informed decisions, with on shift production supervisor support, about the operation of finishing and shipping production.
Optimize truck staging and avoid congestion during peak loading hours
Support Production Supervisor on shift
Develop SOPs and training plans for the department to eliminate inefficiencies and improve productivity
Ensure that shipping department equipment is properly maintained and operational through inspection.
Minimize downtime of shipping production and loading times, by utilizing interdepartmental cooperation to ensure minimal impact to customers.
Support senior supervisor with cycle counting, equipment inspections, etc.
Essential Experience and Skills
At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing company’s shipping department
Good supervisory, leadership, interpersonal, and motivational skills
Understanding of cement materials and process control systems
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Ability to read mechanical drawing diagrams
Experienced in industrial safety to provide support and oversight to reports in the field
Familiarity in DOT requirements for rail and bulk shipments
Interdepartmental coordination to minimize downtime, optimize production and improve customer experience
In addition to monitoring the operation of overnight shipping function, supporting the overnight production at our satellite grinding facility
Preferred Experience and Skills
Experience with Portland cement, coal, pet coke, engineered fuels, biomass and tire derived fuel chips
Experience with Total Quality programs
SAP
Union experience
Work Environment Role operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.
What we have to offer
Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
Highly competitive benefits programs
401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
External candidates must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship.
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