Coordinator, Shipping & Receiving

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

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Coordinator- Shipping & Receiving

Brief Description

This position supports all Finish Good shipping activities. Pick work tickets, perform Sherpa Gate duties, Process UPSEcommerce. Assist with various data entry processes, Production Reporting, Inventory Transactions, and Sale Orders – Pick, Pack, Ship, Supervise the processing of the customer return process (RMA).

Key Accountabilities

• Quality in everything we do: To actively reduce defective shipments to our customers by searching out potential problem areas. Ensure team members are effectively trained and follow the established process every time. Continue to reduce and root cause errors in picking, reporting, and shipping.
• Pick work tickets, Perform Sherpa Gate Duties, Process UPS
• Customer care: To ensure the customer is provided shipments on-time, every time. To respond urgently to customers requests and to satisfy short-dated orders whenever possible. Missed deliveries must not be tolerated by the team.
• Coordinate Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen) initiatives to increase overall manufacturing efficiencies at the lowest cost possible. (Promote continuous improvement culture)
• Support internal supply chain to meet quality and delivery requirements for the end customer.
• Train, motivate, and create a continuous improvement environment where all employees are involved in Kaizen/ 6-S activities, and actively contributing improvement suggestions.
• Assist in providing data and/or analysis for key business indicators. (Value Stream OTD, Delinquent Backlog, Quality, Safety, Availability, Manning, and Inventory Control).
• Work with the management team to improve TAE by initiating and/or facilitating team building events that also support our community such as Relay for life, food drives, fund raising walks, Habitat for Humanity, etc.
• Participate in Business Process (Transactional) Improvement workshops.  Document and train associates on any/all improvements/changes made in the process.
• Champion area safety by assisting in providing a safe work environment for all associates.  Help ensure First Aid Responder Teams are regularly trained, equipped, and ready to provide emergency care.
• Work and interact with multiple intercompany departments – Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Service, NPD, and Engineering.
• Back up forklift driver – load and offload goods when needed.

Job Requirements

• 1-3 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with assignments in shipping and receiving, utilizing lean manufacturing/continuous improvement tools and processes.
• Experience with implementing and maintaining material pull systems a plus.
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Forklift certified. (a plus, not required)
• Experience with D365 system performing complex transactions. (a plus, not required)

Capabilities and Success Factors

• Good writing/administrative skills, including computer skills (word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, Minitab, etc).
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.
• Team oriented with the ability to influence others.
• Excellent attention to detail

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran