Customs Supervisor

Job DescriptionBrief Job Description: Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the key objective of this role is to provide effective leadership to the Import and Export Coordinators. Doing so you will ensure that all movements of materials and products are done in a safe, timely and cost effect manner.Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria with Time investment Needed on Each: (This will describe the overall core responsibilities of the role, decision making responsibilities etc.)Safety — Report accidents and near misses, 5S, ergonomicsCompliance — Train operatives in standard workOn-Time Delivery — Fulfill daily plan.Productivity — Maintain and improve standard work.Cost — Control scrap, waste, and operating supply.Abnormality Response — Resolve abnormalities through problem solvingContinuous Improvement — Eliminate waste and standardize processes with Oracle.Administration — Lead daily meeting and update internal customer teamsHuman Resources — Develop, teach, and coach operatives.Maintain Output ExpectationsWithin your boundary of control meet or exceed KPIs set for:SafetyComplianceImport and Export OperationsCost ControlProductivity/Efficiency of routine tasks By delivering real time response to resolve irregularities and interruptions in flow.Ensure 100% compliance with all Legal, safety and Quality requirements for the movements of materials.Assist with the preparation of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures.Ensure 5S standards within your sections are maintained.Manage communications within your area, while engaging support as required to maintain standard work.Ensure that metrics are understood by all Stakeholders and results are maintained and displayed on a timely basis.Anticipate and resolve irregularities in paperwork required to comply with legal requirementsWork Closely with Production Manager/s and Project Engineers to ensure deadlines are met in accordance with logistic schedules.Ensure schedules are realistic, match requirements and are only amended with appropriate approvalsLead problem solving activities to ensure timely response to irregularities, so gaps are closed.Organize internal movement of materials between Ireland sites.Ensure effective co-operation between associated processes and production sections.Improve The Process ExpectationsMaintain standard work.Eliminate waste.Reduce operative burden within the officeSet individual priorities for team members and time for each task.Foster culture of continuous improvement within your section.Optimize standard system setup to structurally and continuously improve results.Ensure continuous improvement activities and identify possible synergies with factory organization.Economic / cost reduction thinking – alternative options.Develop The Team ExpectationsProvide Leadership to the team ensuring that individual and team objectives are communicated and met.Address issues of nonperformance in a controlled and structured way, ensuring fairness and integrity Create and maintain an inclusive work environment.Fully utilize the individual strengths within the team to make the team stronger.Ensure that all team members meet the required standards of performance Ensure appropriate development, training and coaching for the team.Ensure that an effective escalation process is in place to deal with critical issues.Support talent management process (selection, development, and career path).Identify knowledge & skill gaps within your team and work to Teach, Track and Develop skills so their strengths are fully utilized.Ensure team spirit, good team-working environment, conflict negotiation, individual and group communication.Ensure awareness of Company rules and procedures and liaise / promote awareness amongst team members.Manage absence within your team ensuring a consistent approach, utilizing the RTW process Participate in disciplinary hearings as required ensuring fairness and integrity.Provide peer input at annual performance review or other such competency review process.Verify team members essential experience/qualification criteria for their roles.Provide input for 3- & 6-month probationary review to be verified and signed off by Manager. Manage all holiday entitlements for team personnel.QualificationsRequired/ Minimum Qualifications: N/AAdditional / Preferred QualificationsN/APhysical & Environmental Requirements: - (To be used majorly for manufacturing jobs.)N/ATime Travel NeededN/AAbout The TeamWork AuthorizationNo calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.