IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:

Provide leadership within the warehouse functions of Bimba, LLC. University Park by supervising and carrying out daily responsibilities for receiving, storing, and delivering/shipping inventoried items to internal/external customers. Facilitates continuous improvement, and champions company goals. Responsible for maintenance of inventory and its accuracy for all raw material and finished goods. Supervise all aspects of the warehouse’s operations, people, process, and service-related objectives that drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains to reduce overall cost-to-serve.

Work Environment: Rockford, IL Onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• 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. 
• Supervise day-to-day operations and drive accountability of warehouse personnel, including receipt and issuance of material and material handling and storage. 
• Handles daily tactical issues related to shipping and warehouse functions. 
• Safety awareness and responsibility for all warehouse activities in accordance with Bimba and IMI Way policies and procedures. 
• Prepares and submits daily accountability forms and weekly reports 
• Assure quality throughout the operation, using problem solving techniques, inventory management practices and other statistical methods to control and improve processes and services. 
• Maximizes quality and productivity by understanding and mastering all job standards for each function and evaluating performance variances in order to identify root cause, corrective action and training needs. 
• Meets warehouse and material handling operational goals by improving quality, productivity and service standards: resolving problems and identifying improvement opportunities. 
• Develop work plans ensuring appropriate staffing levels, managing labor costs, overtime and retention. 
• Manage daily plan to exceed expectations for productivity and accuracy. 
• Inspire trust and respect by delivering on promises and modeling integrity. 
• Champion Company goals and effectively communicate these to area employees and all constituents. 
• Study and standardize procedures to minimize errors and improve productivity 
• Training and maintenance of all warehouse staff on applicable Bimba, IMI, and customer specific processes and requirements. 
• Keeps equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. 
• Defines problem, gathers data, prepares data for presentation and provides detailed and thorough review of report data to management. 
• Uses analytical and quantitative methods to conduct various analyses as assigned. 
• Coordinate inventory transfers with related departments. Moves inventory by scheduling materials to be moved to and from warehouse. 
• Maintain and improve inventory accuracy. 
• Assure continuous improvement of material management processes to reduce scrap, rework, labor costs, service effectiveness and profitability. 
• Promotes and participates Continuous Improvement projects as a team member or leader. 
• Deliver a consistent, high performance experience to our associates and customers. 
• Foster an environment where people are valued, treated with dignity and where cultural and stylistic differences are accepted. 
• Mentor and develop subordinates and create a culture that attracts and rewards high quality professionals. 
• Make full use of ERP (Oracle EBS) system for planning and information sharing. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Critical Competencies for Success:

Education/Experience 

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Minimum 3 years of successful experience as a supervisor or shift lead across multiple shifts, including effective employee development of both permanent and contract labor, participation in staffing decisions and performance assessments. 
• Proven hands-on warehouse/inventory operations experience 

Computer Skills 

• Proficient in Oracle (EBS), MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Skills and Competencies 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must have experience communicating and coordinating work successfully across multiple functions, such as manufacturing, purchasing, customer service. 
• Demonstrated understanding and application of manufacturing Lean concepts, including continuous improvement, workflow improvements, and general problem solving. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has multiple supervisory responsibilities 

Pay range: $63k-$75k

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. 

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups 
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays 
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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