For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer!

Our benefits offering include:

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

Job Summary:

At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. This job impacts the customer by ensuring the Logistics team accomplishes all daily processes to keep our Global Supply Chain operating smoothly. The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the site warehouse, shipping, receiving and/or documentation functions, as assigned. This includes directing the activities associated with finished goods, semi-finished goods, and raw materials. Outbound shipments are made to both international and national locations to customers, distributors, and Chesterton direct operations. Assists in annual budget development and monitors/controls spending against budget. Manages personnel issues, employee performance assessment, and discipline issues. Interprets, executes, and remains current on all company policies and procedures that effect the shipping, receiving, documentation, and warehouse areas and personnel.

Job Model: On-Site

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities:

Direct the activities of shipping, receiving, documentation and/or warehouse personnel, as assigned.
Manage the shipment of all consolidated orders.
Oversee documentation for domestic and international shipments.
Coordinate the effective utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.
May approve specified documents in manager’s absence.
Ensure proper inventory transaction control over all receipts, issues, and adjustments.
Coordinate priority shipping requirements with CST.
Maintains safe working environment and provides for proper housekeeping.
Ensures all safety practices and procedures are followed.
Ensures equipment is handled and maintained properly.
Documents and maintains records on employee performance, training, absenteeism, and disciplinary issues.
Completes evaluations and recommends salary modifications and training plans.
Identifies training requirements and coordinates proper training.
Maintains warehouse storage of finished goods and packaging consistent with inventory accuracy, optimum space utilization, and cost containment.
New assignments, as identified or developed, may be added.

Complexity of Duties:

Work independently under general direction.
May oversee work teams or be a member of a cross-functional team.
Provide direction to subordinates guided by established policies and procedures.
Accomplishes tasks through predominately nonexempt and entry level exempt employees.
Monitors work operations on a daily basis and actively provides direction to subordinates.
Requires a thorough understanding of shipping, warehouse, documentation, and/or receiving practices.
Requires advanced interpersonal skills, strong problem solving skills, and strong decision making skills.
Interacts with multiple groups throughout the organization.
Works closely with other supervisors and managers to make decisions that impact Manufacturing; Quality; Materials; Customer Service; and Environmental, Health, and Safety. May make recommendations to management on a regular basis.
Ability to work in an industrial environment and operate most equipment, including a fork truck.
Participate in Logistics staff meetings to help guide departmental activities.

Essential Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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:

High School or Trade School Graduate
Five plus years of demonstrated shipping, receiving, documentation, and/or warehouse experience
At least one year of supervisory experience
Import/Export experience preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of shipping, receiving, documentation, and warehouse practices, and inventory control techniques
Basic understanding of business concepts and budgetary processes
Strong decision making skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Advanced interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to supervise others and objectively and effectively manage employee performance
Possess developed planning skills
Knowledge of various transportation regulations
Computer skills

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. 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 occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, lift, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.: computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $70,000 - $75,000/annually depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($70,000 - $75,000/annually DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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A.W. Chesterton Company

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