Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Shipping/Receiving Lead, you will be responsible for delivering operational targets and leading an engaged warehouse team. Responsible for driving safety, quality, continuous improvement, associate development and team engagement. You are also responsible for the operating results of your assigned area and must proactively identify any risks to safety, quality and productivity. You must also lead and coach root cause problem solving, coordinate resource requirements, effectively communicate priorities, and escalate issues within your area and across shifts. This position will work Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

First line support for warehouse associates. Responsible for problem solving issues and missed targets within your assigned area utilizing 5 Why Root Cause Analysis techniques with your staff and reporting out the findings of the analysis including necessary performance management or improvement countermeasures. Call out goals by role verbally when reviewing this section. (25%)

Responsible for cross training, teaching and coaching your staff to work productively both as part of a team and individually. Review daily/weekly goals with associates. Effective and timely communication of appropriate information daily, weekly and monthly to all direct reports, peers and management by utilizing informal and formal communications – one on ones, huddles, meetings, memos, etc. Must know all the jobs performed by your team members so you can relieve associates, fill in for absentees, or help associates who need assistance or are falling behind. (25%)

Review, prioritize, and execute daily operations; coordinate and administer daily interaction between the assigned area of responsibility, across shifts, and all other plant departments. (25%)

Ensure compliance with established standards and execution of procedures involving employee safety, housekeeping and other plant programs; Use standardized work audit sheets to do daily checks of team members to make sure all associates are following standardized work to surface and fix problems. (10%)

Ensure compliance with administrative and reporting procedures including Kronos timekeeping, time-off requests, and overtime compliance. (5%)

Input data into SAP and review paperwork. Analyze information and follow-up on errors, exceptions and opportunities. Identify, coordinate and implement opportunities for improvement and accountability in these information flow processes. (5%)

Responsible for change management, project execution, and kaizen activities within their assigned area of accountability. (5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification (will certify at hire) required.
5 years related manufacturing experience or training.
2 years experience leading or managing others, preferred.
Math and Measurements: Able to apply basic Algebra and Geometry concepts. Able to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of Elimination of waste, Continuous Improvement, 6S, Kaizen & Kanban.
Interpersonal Skills: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving variables encountered during the manufacturing process.
Problem Solving/Critical Thinking: Ability to identify options for solving a problem encountered during the manufacturing process. The ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level is loud. The job may risk exposure to dust, heat and or cold, wet or humid conditions.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Travel may be required for training.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Columbus, OH.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY
$27.84 - $44.52 / hour

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.