Supervisor, Warehousing

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

 

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.


Location: Laredo, TX 78045

POSITION SUMMARY

 

This position is designed to give daily direction, provide feedback and coaching, and define departmental objectives in the following areas of a distribution center: parts control, warehousing, sequencing, repack, and inventory control. The Distribution Supervisor will also act as a communicator of processes, policies, and administrative issues.  This position will also be tasked with providing an example for all associates, ensuring customer satisfaction, and promoting continuous improvement.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Ensures proper training and related documentation for all department associates
  • Plans associate work schedules
  • Supervises direct reports
  • Provides guidance, coaching and counseling
  • Prepares associate evaluations
  • Orders services, supplies, and minor equipment
  • Prepares reports as required
  • Manages operational expenses related to the facility or department
  • Assists in the preparation and maintaining of annual budgets
  • Contacts YNA internal and external customers directly
  • Addresses and resolves customer issues and complaints
  • Reports and resolves shortages, damages, and other discrepancies
  • Assures that Customer Specific Requirements are met
  • Maintains accurate department records and documentation
  • Promotes and maintains a safe and clean working environment
  • Ensures and oversees proper storage and maintenance of equipment
  • Addresses and resolves associates’ administrative and personal issues and concerns
  • Assists Facility or Department Manager as directed
  • Assists management in meeting corporate and departmental goals and objectives
  • Supports corporate policies and departmental policies
  • Supports EMS/QMS policies and procedures
  • Supports health and safety policies
  • Associate must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions         Knowledge and application of the following systems:
    • Microsoft Office applications o SAP
    • Customer Specific Systems for Parts Control o GQRS

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Degree Requirements:

Bachelors Degree or 4 years of leadership experience preferred

Certification Requirements:

Forklift Certification

Previous Experience:

 

Required:   

Preferred:  3+ years as a YNA Team Lead or 4+ years external supervisory experience preferably in a warehouse environment

Travel Requirements:

Both domestic and international travel could be required between Yazaki facilities and to customer and manufacturing sites

Language:

English is required for all supervisors.  

Software:

 

On Call Requirements:

24/7 including weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disability to perform the essential functions)

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

SPECIAL SKILLS

 

SK

ILL LEVEL

 

 

N/A

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Customer specific requirements

 

 

 

X

Written communication

 

 

 

X

Verbal communication

 

 

 

X

Problem solving

 

 

 

X

Conflict resolution

 

 

 

X

Judgment/decision making

 

 

 

X

Customer service

 

 

 

X

Organizational

 

 

 

X

Time management

 

 

 

X

Presentation

 

 

X

 

Meeting facilitation

 

 

X

 

Team leadership

 

 

 

X

Supervision

 

 

 

X

 

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

 

 

COMPENTENCIES

 

LEVEL

 

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Composure to meet the pressures of deadlines and requirements for multiple simultaneous projects

 

X

 

Computer savvy to effectively utilize word processing and spreadsheets

 

X

 

Focus to concentrate on data and paperwork while managing distractions and disruptions

 

X

 

Interpersonal and communication skills to interact with various levels of personnel within the organization, to execute presentations as well as build, integrate and

motivate teams and build crossorganizational support

 

X

 

Leadership skills to provide guidance and coordinate and review the work of assigned staff

 

X

 

Mental acumen to work on tasks requiring concentration and attention to detail

 

X

 

Problem solving skills to analyze systems and procedures to identify weaknesses and implement solutions

 

X

 

International Supply Chain Knowledge

 

X

 

 

 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

 

COMPENTENCIES

 

LEVEL

 

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Establishes Vision and Direction

 

X

 

Customer Driven

 

 

X

Global Focus

 

X

 

Consensus Building

 

X

 

Builds Organizational Support

 

X

 

Seeks Continuous Improvement

 

X

 

Team Leadership

 

 

X

Develops Self and Others

 

X

 

Results Orientation

 

X

 

Makes Tough Decisions 

 

X

 

 

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.


Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
Nearest Secondary Market: San Antonio