Shipping Supervisor

AutoReqId: 19814BR

Pay Class: Salaried Exempt

Department: Distribution

Job Posting:

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 Romeoville, IL and reports directly to the Plant Manager

What you’ll get to do

• Supervise all activities on shift related to loading, shipping and receiving of bulk cement and raw materials
• 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
• 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
• 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.

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled