Team Lead - Shipping

To ensure that the crew achieves the targets set by management and assist team members so that they perform to their full potential. This role is responsible for developing new ideas and solutions which can help the organization in coming up with new strategies and procedures. This role has the responsibility for ensuring the safety, productivity, and efficiency in the department on a daily basis.

The position follows standard operating procedures, and practices safe work habits, to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. This position requires both working in an operational, hands‑on capacity and assists with administrative duties when assigned. This position requires working on weekends and on day/swing shifts as scheduled or when needed.

• Ensure employees/contractors are following all SSAB Environmental & Safety policies and business plans.
• Communicate the daily shipping plan set by the Shipping Manager and work with the employees to meet the plans goals.
• Perform quality and operational audits on shift to ensure employees are following procedures.
• Complete annual employee performance reviews.
• Work with Sales, QA, Scheduling, and Transportation to minimize backlog and maximize on‑time shipments.
• Rotate employees between jobs to maximize production and allow employees the opportunity to train and keep employees motivated to achieve shipping targets.
• Direct the loading of trucks, railcars, and the placement of new production into the plate/ coil inventories.
• Complete daily shipping reporting functions (shift reports, equipment inspections, QA forms, switch requests, etc.).
• Be a role model and set proper examples for employees to follow.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED/HSE equivalent
• Maintenance Operator experience in Shipping
• 2 years experience as a Team Leader or Step‑Up Team Leader
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills included but not limited to Word, Excel
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to multi‑task and work under pressure, while maintaining composure and professionalism.

Regular and reliable attendance

Preferred:

• Associates Degree

This position supervises other personnel working the same shift and will lead and direct 15 MOD/MO’s.

The employee will frequently be required to:

• Sit, stand, walk, alternating up to 12 hours at a time
• Use both hands for grasping, handling, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures
• Lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.

The employee will occasionally be required to:

• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
• Bend, twist at waist level, reach at and/or above shoulder level and below waist level
• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds

The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:

• Vision at near, mid and far range and peripheral vision and depth perception
• Talking and hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings

The employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:

• Desktop computer
• Measurement equipment
• Control software and Database/Level 2
• Hand tools
• Fork truck
• Shipping scanners and PC applications

The employee will work in the following conditions:

• Indoors in an office, on the Shipping floor, outdoors
• Extreme heat and extreme cold
• Wet and humid conditions
• Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
• Around equipment in motion
• Amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and industrial magnets
• While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards
• Position is full time, hourly, and is eligible for overtime
• Position works rotating 12‑hour shifts to include days and nights with mandatory vacation coverage as needed

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may change at any time with or without notice.

• Excellent Pay with Additional Bonus
• Very Affordable Health Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match – 5%
• Company Paid Life Insurance - and STD and LTD
• Optional Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program