Job Description

Position Summary:

The Assistant Crating Manager assists in overseeing the operations of the crating department, ensuring timely and efficient production according to customer specifications. This role involves supervising crating staff, coordinating workflow, and maintaining quality standards to meet client requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in crate construction, and a commitment to safety and quality. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist the Crating Manager in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the crating department.

• Directly supervise one or more crating supervisors, leads and crating department drivers, including assigning tasks, providing training, and conducting performance evaluations.

• Coordinate production schedules to ensure timely completion of crate orders.

• Review customer requirements and blueprints to determine appropriate crate specifications.

• Oversee crate construction, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to client specifications.

• Monitor inventory levels of crating materials and coordinate procurement as needed.

• Implement and enforce safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

• Troubleshoot issues related to crate construction and workflow bottlenecks.

• Maintain records of crating activities, including production metrics, inventory levels, and quality control checks.

• Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders to address concerns and ensure customer satisfaction.

• Collaborate with other departments, such as shipping and logistics, to coordinate crate deliveries.

• May participate in selection of company crating equipment assets.

• Actively participate in MEI’s leadership and management meetings as requested.

• Local travel required for client site meetings and job walks.

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in crating; consistently gaining knowledge regarding industry, market information, and trends.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• High School diploma or equivalent with continuing education in Business, Project or Construction Management or related degree is a plus.

• Previous experience in crating construction; experience in a supervisory role preferred.

• Knowledge of crating techniques, tools, and materials used in crating.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and coach team members.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and ability to learn new software systems.

• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.

• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, stand; walk; sit; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The Assistant Crating Manager is subject to possible exposure to extreme year-round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays.

Additional Requirements:

Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by an Assistant Crating Manager and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer