Requisition ID:  091159

NB: This position is open for international applicants.

Work Schedule: Full time only (5 years renewable contract)

Appointment type: Permanent

Salary: $7850 per month

SCOPE Responsible for the management and execution of the shipping process for finished goods from the point a shipper is initiated through the physical shipment of finished goods to domestic and international customers. This position includes the management of 7 – 10 employees and collaborative interaction with several departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the shipping process from the point the shipper is initiated through product shipment. This includes working closely with other departments: Quality, Contracts, Export Compliance, and Program Management as a minimum.
  • Manage and direct employees responsible for the management, supervision, packaging and movement of finished goods within the shipping process.
  • Ensures all shipping requirements meet contractual requirements.
  • Participate in the contract review process as required.
  • Ensures all documents are correct that are included with shipments.
  • Plan and monitor daily work activities to ensure shipment requirements are met.
  • Work with freight companies to ensure products are shipped within the guidelines of contractual requirements. This includes both domestic and international shipments.
  • Communicate shipping status as needed to internal and external customers.
  • Maintain department procedures for special customer processes, portals, and export compliance.
  • Manage to applicable Work Instructions related to the shipping process.
  • Develop and maintain performance metrics.
  • Support company LEAN initiatives.
  • Maintain proper shipping supplies inventory.
  • Develop and mentor personnel with emphasis on driving continuous improvements in a LEAN process environment.
  • Initiate employee evaluations and provide continual feedback on both positive and negative performance.
  • Prepare and manage departmental budgets.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business or a related field of study preferred.
  • Minimum 2 – 5 years in a management position with strong team development skills.
  • 1 years aerospace and defense experience.
  • 1 years shipping and logistics related experience (domestic and international).
  • Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with quality systems (AS9100, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of freight industry.
  • Detailed knowledge of export laws and regulations as they apply to shipments.
  • Understanding of Military Shipment processes and Mil-Spec packaging materials.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective problem solving skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal direction.
  • Sense of ownership and understands when urgency is needed. JOB OPPORTUNITY
  • Proficient use of MS Outlook, Word, Excel. SAP experience preferred.
  • Willingness to work overtime as required.
  • Able to frequently walk, sit and stand.
  • Able to lift up to 35 pounds.
  • Must comply with MEC policies as described in the Employee Handbook.

Number of workers needed for this post: 3

Work Hours
4/10 Work Schedule – 40 hour week. Overtime as needed.

Accommodation:

We provide full accommodation