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thyssenkrupp

Diversified industrial conglomerate—steel, components, marine systems

Plant Manager

Warehouse & FulfillmentPosted on Nov 4
Full-timeWallingford, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Behavioral Science.
  • Two years of direct warehouse supervision or team leadership experience is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office applications, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint is required.
  • An understanding of basic Lean Manufacturing principles is required.
  • A safety-minded approach is required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise branch production using the RMAS Warehouse Management System and available production-planning tools.
  • Develop plans and procedures to ensure the safety of employees and visitors, and clarify and correct incorrect warehouse procedures.
  • Ensure operations and equipment comply with corporate guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
  • Verify inventory and make adjustments where necessary.
  • Hire, train, and motivate warehouse employees; build bench strength and increase retention by scheduling and providing training for growth and compliance.
  • Maintain equipment to provide maximum availability and minimum downtime.
  • Evaluate and recommend new equipment purchases to enhance quality, capabilities, and productivity.
  • Communicate and monitor progress toward company safety, returns and allowances, and on-time shipment and delivery directives.
  • Be responsible for building maintenance and security.
  • Monitor quality and process improvement throughout the warehouse using SAP reports.
  • Ensure preventive and corrective action methods are followed to eliminate or correct procedures and practices that do not meet customer requirements.
  • Follow progressive disciplinary action to ensure adherence to policy and procedures.
  • Ensure timely and orderly support of the sales department and its customers.
  • Assist with customer problems, including on-site visits where necessary.
  • Facilitate Lean practices in the plant.
  • Purchase or direct the purchase of necessary warehouse supplies to comply with written work instructions and customer requirements.
  • Attend regional and corporate meetings when required.
  • Perform employee reviews as required.
  • Assist in contract negotiations where applicable.
  • Work directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA, master's degree, or Ph.D. is a plus.
  • Exposure to labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, Lean practices, and sales functions is preferred.
  • Leadership qualities and the ability to build an effective team and contribute as an effective team member are preferred.

About the Company

thyssenkrupp

Diversified industrial conglomerate—steel, components, marine systems

Thyssenkrupp is a German multinational that provides industrial engineering, steel production, and related services across segments like Materials Services, Industrial Components, Automotive Technology, Steel Europe, and Marine Systems. Its products work by integrating design, manufacturing, and distribution to create components, high-quality steel, and naval vessels, with materials logistics serving as raw-material supply. It differs from competitors by controlling much of the value chain—from raw steel to finished systems—and by offering cross-industry, customized solutions across automotive, machinery, steel, and marine fields. Its goal is to support the transition to a green economy through investments in sustainable technologies, including green hydrogen-enabled steel.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Essen, Germany
Founded
1811

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