Date: Apr 16, 2021
Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX
Description: Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including 8,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.9 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Tracing its history to 1913 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Entergy has annual revenues of $11 billion and more than 13,000 employees.
The company’s utility business provides electric retail and wholesale power to customers in four states through five utility operating companies: Entergy Arkansas, LLC; Entergy Louisiana, LLC; Entergy Mississippi, LLC; Entergy New Orleans, LLC; and Entergy Texas, Inc. Entergy also delivers natural gas services to 200,000 customers in New Orleans and parts of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Entergy is winding down its wholesale generation business, which provides power to wholesale customers primarily from our two remaining nuclear facilities located in the northern United States.
The electric utility industry is rapidly changing, and Entergy is entering an exciting period of growth as we prepare for the future. We are building the premier utility, a utility that delivers sustainable value to all its stakeholders – our customers, employees, communities and owners – as measured by strong net promoter scores, high levels of service, superior and affordable products and services, highly skilled and engaged employees, and industry-leading financial performance. We are focusing our sights on three key priorities — customer centricity, continuous improvement, and creating a culture of belonging for our employees. Join us as we take the next step on our journey to building the premier utility.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Has primary responsibility for supervision of warehouse activities including storing, receiving, cycle counting, picking and shipping of materials from the Entergy Distribution Center (EDC) warehouses supporting Distribution Operations. Responsible for the supervision of non-exempt and bargaining unit staff and for contract oversight for labor and logistics.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure a safe working environment by requiring that all safety rules and policies are followed, including all required documentation and adherence to the Safety, Health, and Environmental Safety Plan (SHEMS). Oversee non-exempt and/or bargaining unit staff and provide continuous training in safety and warehouse operations. Actively seek and solicit ideas from staff for continuous improvement opportunities.
Perform day to day supervision of warehouse functions including cycle counting, receiving, picking and shipping. Establish a process that makes housekeeping a priority for the workgroup. Maintain all EDC equipment including forklifts, trailers and other vehicles. Ensure facility and equipment is within environmental compliance.
Process material returns and ensure credits are posted to proper code block. Study warehouse layout to seek the most efficient methods of material put away and picking. Review delivery schedules and routes for efficiency. Interface with Distribution Operations key personnel for material planning, delivery and problem resolution.
Work with Procurement and Inventory Management to suggest stocking levels, resolve material receipt issues and to minimize material stock outs. Assist in developing and managing warehouse budget for capital, clearings and O&M. Navigate with a working knowledge within Asset Suite 8 (AS8), DIS, AM/FM and Warehouse Management applications.
Serve as a key leader in storm restoration, overseeing incremental staff and ensuring that materials are delivered to material lay down sites as required. Develop and execute a schedule for emergency callouts and ensure that the schedule is followed.
Establish departmental objectives and standards of performance in accordance with defined Supply Chain objectives. Review and act on management reports, charts and briefings dealing with materials management measures, inventories, material availability, budget, labor, etc. Assist with the contract management of the third party logistics provider. Assist with the contract management of labor provider and provide feedback to contractor management on employee performance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education required of the position
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum experience required of the position
6 to 8 years experience in a materials management related field is required. Will consider similar experience in Distribution Operations jobs that interact with Supply Chain Operations. Some prior supervisory experience, especially working with bargaining unit employees and experience in leading safety initiatives within a work group is required.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
Advanced computer skills with a solid knowledge and understanding of Entergy’s AS8, DIS and MS Toolkit applications, especially MS ACCESS and IKW table structure and query ability is preferred. Outstanding communication, conflict management and change management skills. Ability to make timely decisions that utilize available material and resources in a cost effective manner. Able to provide effective leadership in a team environment. Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and logistics. Strong understanding of AS8 and the financial transactions that effect warehouse operations. Some understanding of distribution materials and their application in the field. Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead a staff of non-exempt and/or bargaining unit employees. Familiar with OSHA regulations and reporting requirements. Some understanding of DOT regulations and the effects they have on logistics. Demonstrated ability to energize workforce in regards to safety programs. Some knowledge of bargaining unit contracts and the ability to interpret and follow the rules established by the contract. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong knowledge of interfacing departments’ processes and priorities.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
None
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Primary Location: Texas-Beaumont
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT-NBU
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 102225
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the full statement.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
