Shipping and Receiving Manager
Howmet Aerospace Extrusions
Houston, TX
11.2000 - Current
- Oversaw daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing discrepancies.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for shipping workflows, enhancing efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in logistics and safety compliance.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced service quality and operational effectiveness.
- Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow from receiving to shipping areas, minimizing wasted time in transit between locations.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve workflow coordination.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in production management.
- Collaborated with supply chain teams to optimize inventory management and resource allocation.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Adjusted production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for quality management systems.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to industry regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of quality issues.
- Directed and supervised [Number] employees involved in product inspection and quality control procedures.
- Promoted a safety-first mindset among team members through regular training sessions on safe work methods and equipment usage protocols.
- Managed quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Served as point of contact for individuals seeking [Type] warranty information and worked to resolve customer conflicts and product issues.
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Trained workers in different departments in improved procedures designed to enhance quality and eliminate errors.