Conair, as part of Piovan Group, is the leading producer of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing in the world. We make and market over 450 different products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment, and granulators. Extrusion solutions include gravimetric control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion. Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering and installing complete manufacturing systems that help plastics processors manage their valuable raw materials, handle their critical manufactured parts, and improve their process yield. After equipment installation, Conair provides industry leading aftersales support via their Parts, Service, and Industry 4.0 offerings to ensure our customers Make Every Pellet Count!

Role

The Shipping Assistant Team Leader is responsible for providing support to the shipping team leader and undertaking the role of the team leader in their absence. The assistant team leader will lead the shipping team to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity and to meet operational and team goals. The assistant team leader role expedites equipment and hardware for sales shipments, manages inquiries from customers, inside sales and sales representatives, and routes customer freight. This position reports to the Shipping Team Leader and is located in Franklin, Pennsylvania.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist Shipping Team Leader on a daily basis and maintain the following responsibilities in their absence:

• Direct, manage, and supervise the work of shipping personnel to ensure that the proper procedures and standards are being followed in the staging and packaging of equipment;
• Follow dispatch lists and Shipping Schedule in assigned areas closely and work hand-in-hand with production, purchasing, scheduling, sales, and customers to attain on-time deliveries with the most cost effective shipping methods;
• Evaluate equipment and employee performance for quality and safety issues;
• Use equipment bill of material and SAP software to collect parts and equipment, confirming quantities of assemblies and sub-assemblies for customer shipments;
• Daily review of on-hand balances of manufactured and purchased components in shipping area;
• Order items and expedite as required;
• Give freight estimates and provide shipment information to sales when requested;
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment through a continued program of daily sweeping and general cleaning;
• Ensures that the team’s goals are aligned with and representative of the overall company’s directive, including enforcement of company policies;
• Sustain a continuous improvement environment and support the IPEG Pride suggestion and MYCI programs;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (or related field) and/or five (5)+ years of direct work experience without formal education;
• Position typically expects up to three (3) years of direct/relevant experience based on scope of position with one (1) year of leadership responsibility;
• Basic math skills;
• Ability to quickly assess and solve problems daily;
• Primary  job functions require extensive independent judgment;
• Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with change;
• Ability to work with management in analyzing shipping efficiency;
• Must have a positive attitude and foster a continuous improvement environment;
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization;
• Mission focused with a sense of urgency when required;
• Maintain composure in a fast-paced, stressful environment;
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with PCs.

Piovan Group offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.
 

Piovan Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.