Team Leader - Shipping (1st shift)

Shipping Team Leader

Company thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC. For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence. Your responsibilities Shift : 1st shift (7 : 15AM-3 : 15PM, Monday-Friday + OT on weekends as needed) Rate of Pay : $20-24 / hour depending on experience The Shipping Team Leader oversees daily warehouse and shipping operations, leading a team to ensure safe practices, accurate inventory, and timely, error-free shipments that meet customer demands. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and ERP (SAP) expertise to drive continuous improvement, uphold 6S standards, and maintain a high-performance, safety-focused culture. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and / or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same. Supervises up to 20 full-time and temporary employees, and ensures they are all properly trained. Coordinates manpower to ensure needs are met in the event of an employee absence (i.e. vacation). Interprets specifications and job orders to Material Handlers, and assigns duties. Promotes and supports a teamwork approach to achieving goals, ensuring open and effective communication. Leads a culture of safety across the warehouse, ensuring that steps are proactively taken to ensure compliance with Company Safety requirements and investigate accidents when needed. Ensures the development for Material Handlers through cross-training and monitoring job performance. Embraces a continuous improvement approach through effective leadership, with high levels of integrity and performance for his / herself and others. Performs as a superior role model for all associates (i.e. attendance). Ensures implementation of 6S throughout area of responsibility. Works with dock personnel to resolve receiving, shipping, and storage concerns. Ensures inventory accuracy through real-time receiving, auditing, and tracking all inbound non-compliance. Maintains an organized and well documented warehouse area. Assists in maintaining the current Warehouse Management System; and Warehouse Management module in SAP. Monitors customer demand to ensure shipment accuracy. Communicates with Scheduling team to share relevant information pertaining to outbound shipments. Monitors and investigates inventory discrepancies to ensure shipment accuracy Performs regular and random audits of outbound customers shipment to ensure accuracy prior to delivery of goods to the customer Interfaces with various customer websites / applications to ensure shipment preparedness and obtain relevant documentation when necessary. Collaborates with scheduling team to deal with any high priority shipments. Operates the forklift when needed to move product or assist with loading and unloading trucks. Works closely with Warehouse Supervisor to eliminate waste and increase overall efficiencies. Ensures compliance and safety of all activities within the organization standards and policies. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.