Shipping Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Shipping Supervisor
Employment-Temp-to-Hire


POSITION SUMMARY:

The Shipping Supervisor will be responsible for managing all aspects of the shipping department, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products to customers. The Shipping Supervisor will organize and oversee a small team of employees, ensuring that products are properly packaged, labeled and shipped. This role requires strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to coordinate with other departments to streamline shipping processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Utilize the Shipping Schedules and Production Schedules in due date order to coordinate on-time delivery of products. Exceptions will be communicated by production control or operations manager.
• Direct all activities associated with outbound shipments from order fulfillment to final delivery ensuring shipments are accurate, complete, properly packaged, and free from damage.
• Identify opportunities to improve shipping processes, efficiency, and material flow within the shipping area.
• Manage relationships with shipping carriers, negotiate shipping rates, and monitor carrier performance to achieve cost savings and improve delivery service levels.
• Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring and resolving conflict.
• Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis in accordance with company policy.
• Participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations, corrective action and terminations.
• Train and mentor employees to enhance skills and productivity.
• Review, correct and approve the daily labor reports for accuracy of work order and hours worked.
• Keep Operations Manager advised of work status, workload, problems and progress as related to work assignments.
• Read and interpret drawings, follow routers and use simple math to perform basic calculations.
• Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.
• Participate in the implementation and roll-out of lean principles using 5S methods and tools.
• Update computer records and paperwork in accordance with production requirements.
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures.
• Must have a working command of the English language and be able to communicate orally and in writing.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to perform essential responsibilities and physical demands.

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, operations or related field.
• Minimum of three years of manufacturing shipping supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of shipping operations, scheduling trucks, loading procedures, material handling, completing paperwork and bill of lading.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Microsoft Office experience (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass a Background & Drug Screen
• Must have Steeled-toed Boots
• Must pass a Measurement Test