Storeroom Supervisor at Vactor Manufacturing in Streator, Illinois

Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the warehousing activities for a three-shift operation.


• Develop an atmosphere of employee involvement and continuous improvement.


• Ensure that all transactions are recorded properly to maintain the highest levels of inventory accuracy.


• Establish standard receiving procedures that ensure same day check-in and put-away.


• Establish standard picking procedures that ensure the parts are picked on time and the usage recorded properly.


• Establish standard shipping procedures that ensure on-time delivery to both internal and external customers.


• Properly staff, equip, train and cross-train warehouse and material handling personnel.


• Make sure shipping errors are eliminated and all shipments are properly transacted.


• Effectively plan manpower and overtime to ensure deliveries are met with the least amount of actual hours.


• Promote the growth and development of production employees – guide, coach, appraise and discipline employees as appropriate.


• Conduct regular department employee meetings.


• Ensure good housekeeping and safety through regular safety meetings and implementation of an on-going 5S program.


• Work closely with other departments to ensure the best possible service and inventory accuracy.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in warehouse management.


• Must have leadership/supervisory experience.


• Good understanding of MRP and related planning, scheduling and inventory control systems.


• Good understanding of JDE and kitting program.


• Good understanding of the Kanban system.


• Must be well organized and have good communication and leadership skills with a proven track record of problem solving and cost management.


• Must be able to read blueprints, schematics, and bills of material.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Must have good computer skills.


• Good interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent is required.  Bachelor's degree is preferred. 

Benefits of Employment:

 In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us:

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our plant. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.

For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, email Human Resources at hr@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online. Vactor Mfg. Inc. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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