Job Description

Description

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. This role provides oversight of Logistics department daily operations to ensure maximum productivity and provide effective customer service in support of production operations. REPORTS TO: Logistics Manager SUPERVISES: Logistics Associates AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead, train and motivate logistics personnel to build a high-performance, high-morale team. Ensure safe and efficient material handling and vehicle operations. Pro-actively manage timely, efficient and accurate stocking, picking, delivery and issue of material to ensure an adequate supply is provided to production personnel in a timely manner. Interface with Logistics Support and Production teams to ensure timely, accurate and prioritized delivery of production work package material. Ensure maximum productivity of team to provide optimum customer service with minimized labor costs. Maintain inventory accuracy to meet/exceed established goals and provide for material accountability, minimize loss/shrinkage and maximize productivity. Implement logistics and warehouse technology and process enhancements, including ERP, bar coding and wireless scanning. Maintain conformance with processes and metrics to optimize work flow and efficiency. Ensure all house-keeping standards are maintained and adhered to. QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: High school diploma/GED required Minimum two, preferably four years experience and/or formal training in lean manufacturing and management techniques. Experience with material handling equipment (forklifts, Comb-lifts, tugs, etc.) Experience managing warehouse operations in a manufacturing or high-volume distribution operation highly desired Strong personal leadership skills. Able to effectively communicate, train and motivate a diverse team to meet high performance standards. Effective communicator. Must successfully interact with internal customers, employees and external service providers to develop and communicate effective policies and procedures. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook. Experience with Cribmaster and ERP software such as IFS and wireless hand-held inventory systems. LIAISES WITH: Production, Logistics, Safety, Crane & Rigging, Site Services PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific physical requirements include the following: Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. Able to utilize adequate visual skills. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. SAFETY Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: Candidates must be able to provide proof of US Person status. As a global shipbuilder and prime defence contractor, Austal offers opportunities for individuals to contribute to the development and sustainment of some of the world’s most advanced commercial and defence ships. With major ship building facilities located in Australia, the United States of America and the Philippines - and ship sustainment and client service centres in Oman and Australia – Austal has an extensive network of operations with employment opportunities in maritime engineering, design, construction, technical services and sustainment, sales and marketing and administration. Over 5,500 Austal employees, worldwide, benefit from a corporate culture that supports a safe, modern and secure working environment, flexible working conditions, training and development opportunities, genuine career advancement opportunities and competitive salary packages - and the autonomy and responsibility to achieve individual, project and organisational goals. With our track record of success and an even brighter future, Austal is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a rewarding career in a dynamic, global industry.