Shipping Supervisor - Milford, New Jersey, United States

Location(s): Milford, New JerseyCompany: Georgia-PacificCareer Field: Operations & ManufacturingJob Number: 194939Apply: JobThe Georgia-Pacific facility in Milford, NJ is looking for a motivated professional to join our team as the Shipping Supervisor. The Shipping Supervisor oversees all shipping activities within the facility on all shifts. This individual leads a team to perform the fast-paced work required in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company procedures and policies. If you enjoy opportunities where you can make a direct impact to your company and community, this may be the opportunity for you!This position would support day shift with flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and off shifts as needed.Our TeamThe team at Milford, NJ specializes in Corrugated Sheets operations. Milford, NJ offers an ideal location with a strong school system, a stable economic environment, and an attractive quality of life. Located in western New Jersey near the Pennsylvania border, Milford provides convenient access to the Lehigh Valley as well as the greater New York City and Philadelphia regions. This position offers opportunities for growth and promotion in Milford, along with additional career opportunities across Georgia-Pacific and Koch facilities nationwide. Learn more by visiting To learn more about this facility and our Corrugated division, please visit the links below.Georgia-Pacific: CorrugatedWhat You Will DoPromote a safety-first culture adhering to all required plant and corporate policiesContinuously strive to deliver the best customer experience to our customersFoster and develop a culture based on Principled Based Management (PBM)Coordinate shipment of materials to support production operationsReview sales orders, customer demand, to develop daily customer shipping planMeet with materials and planning teams to review customer demand to ensure on-time deliveriesProvide guidance of daily operations ensuring a high degree of productivity and qualityCoordinate the scheduling of inbound shipments, oversee the receipt of incoming material, and perform incoming inspectionCoordinate outbound small package and dedicated shipments including all required documentationWork with the team using FIFO to manage inventory flow and warehouse organizationP&L ownership of freight, warehouse and supply chainConduct monthly physical inventory countsMeasure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employee performanceAcquire and maintain knowledge of our inventory control processes, shipping and receiving records, and order processesIdentify and implement improvements to workflow processes and standard operating proceduresLead, motivate, and develop a team of shipping leads and hourly employees to improve individual and overall business performance goalsCollaborate daily/weekly on planning/strategy meetingsManage shipping/warehouse functions for internal offsite warehousesContinued communication with sales/customer service teamsManage entire truck fleetEvaluate deliveries, shipments, and product levels to improve inventory processesOversee ordering raw materialsPartner with outside vendorsWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)Experience supervising in shipping/warehouse management role and/or a manufacturing/industrial environmentExperience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant programs for maintaining records, data, documentation, and reportingExperience managing logistic processes and customer relationshipsWhat Will Put You AheadBachelor’s degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management or similarExperience working in the corrugated packaging/containerboard industry on a corrugator OR in a converting operationCertified as an OSHA Forklift Instructor Experience with computerized inventory systemsExperience with TOPS, PCS, FFF, & KIWIAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.Who We AreAs a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better. As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Our BenefitsOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.Equal OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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