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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Summary

Shipping & Receiving Manager coordinates and supervises the work activities of personnel engaged in verifying and keeping records of incoming and outgoing shipments. Reviews shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders and determines priorities. Allocates methods required to meet shipping and receiving requirements. Supervise scheduling of shipments utilizing shipping procedures, routes and rates that use the most cost-efficient platform.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing and frequency
• Implements material flow management to meet production requirements
• Trains department personnel in roles and responsibilities
• Supervises inbound and outbound logistics activities to assure accuracy and completeness
• Supervises the packing of items and the verification of related paperwork
• Determines cost effective shipping methods and verifies that complete orders have been shipped and received in accordance with requirements
• Oversees inventory of all shipping supplies, including boxes, packing materials, tape labels and any special supplies
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving to storage and work locations.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications
• Determines space requirements and position of shipment and layouts

Supervisory Responsibilities                              

This job provides general supervision to a functional area which may include supervision of lower-level supervisors and direct supervision of other exempt and non-exempt personnel.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include providing leadership to employees, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. This supervisor will also be responsible for interviewing and hiring candidates as well as rewarding and disciplining employees under their supervision.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Knowledge Level in Own Technical Area -

• Applies knowledge of shipping/receiving principles.
• Uses initiatives to assist department in meeting goals.
• Good understanding of logistics concepts, practices and procedures.
• Relies on experience and independent judgment. 

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills –

• Ability to understand and apply material flow concepts.

Independence & Initiative –

• A moderate degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Self-directed and motivated to coordinate logistic process within department.  
   

Organization of Self -

• Works semi independently and helps others in the department.
• Ability to apply good time management skills.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Responsible for prioritizing work initiatives and daily goals. 

 Leadership -

• Demonstrates ability to coordinate the work of others.
• Displays Ethics and Business Conduct. 
• Ability to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments efficiently.
   

Communication –

• Regularly shows ability to communicate with other departments.
• Ability to communicate professionally to customers, carriers and personnel.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with little difficulty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four- year college or university in one of the following disciplines:

• Business Administration
• Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Accounting
• Management

This candidate will also need to have 0-2 years of directly related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business notifications, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write shipping/receiving procedures. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers, managers, customers and other personnel.
• Ability to speak to all levels of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts like, rates, percentages, and weights that are practical in logistics.  

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of relevant software programs.

Other Essential Duties

• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)
• Experience with Costpoint is highly desirable

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
• Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately _+/-10__%

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Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​