Regional Distribution Superintendent (West Coast)

Regional Distribution Superintendent (West Coast)

Regional Distribution Superintendent (West Coast)

Apply locations Pipe & Fittings - Stockton US - Shafter, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R27430

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation.

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS

• Benefits Effective Day 1
• Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (2%), Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

SUMMARY

The role of the Shipping Superintendent is to direct the company’s regional shipping/distribution operations to ensure that the company’s service levels are met with a continued focus on achieving operational excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directly supervise multiple shipping locations in the Westcoast. Carries out supervisor responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, code of conduct and applicable laws.
• Leads and motivates staff to perform duties in a safe and efficient responsible manner applying rules, regulations and policies with fair and consistent practice.
• Leads internal efforts in developing implementation of best practices throughout the shipping operation.
• Drives continuous improvement efforts across all locations, with a continued focus on achieving operational excellence across the distribution network.
• Defines KPI’s across the network and holds each site accountable on meeting or exceeding those targets.
• Manage day-to-day shipping operations, measures performance for on time, in-full delivery performance, shipping costs for all forms of transit, warehouse inventory management, warehousing productivity and quality, and workforce planning requirements.
• Performs root cause analysis for problem reconciliation and leads corrective action for complaints related to transportation, logistics handling and warehousing of finished products.
• Directs staff to support strategic customer care service objectives, enhance staff, team skills and competencies, and establish team performance objectives.
• Ensures that all carriers comply with legal, quality and safety standards.
• Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, quality control and purchasing.
• Defines and forecasts needed skills, tools and equipment to meet project objectives.
• Carries a safety focused mindset. Leads and drives safety initiatives across the network to ensure a zero-incident safety culture.
• Develops warehousing strategies for new products, assists Logistics in the preparation of RFPs to evaluate potential suppliers and makes appropriate recommendations to senior management.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required with some post-secondary education
• Requires a minimum of 10 years managerial experience
• Experience with distribution and warehousing
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Hands-on experience with departmental metrics, experience monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of shipping operations
• Familiarity with MS Excel and MS Office suite
• JDE/SAP/AX experience preferred
• Experience working/maintaining WMS system
• Ability to travel 15%

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The base pay range for this position is $95K to $108K. This range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

About Us

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods.