Shipping Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Job Type


Full-time

Description

About Tri-Arc Manufacturing

For over 70 years, Tri-Arc Manufacturing has offered state-of-the-art, steel configurable ladder and platform products. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, Tri-Arc proudly carries on Pittsburgh's steel-city industrial tradition by manufacturing our products at home in the U.S. Tri-Arc is an industry leader with the widest variety and highest quality of custom fabricated climbing products, specializing in U-Design Configurable Products tailored to help our customers operate safely and efficiently.

Position Overview

Tri-Arc is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Shipping Supervisor for our plant located in Blawnox, PA, working Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM (hours and schedule may vary based on business demands). Tri-Arc offers a competitive salary along with a generous benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a challenge, thrives on mentoring employees, and excels in a busy, robust manufacturing environment. As Shipping Supervisor, you will oversee and manage shipping operations from start to finish - leading a shipping team to ensure efficient, timely delivery of products to customers while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a thorough understanding of shipping and logistics processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and train a team of shipping personnel.
• Ensure smooth operations of the shipping department, maintaining a high level of productivity and efficiency.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily shipping activities to meet customer demands and deadlines.
• Coordinate and communicate with other production departments, sales, and customer service to ensure timely order fulfillment and resolve any shipping-related issues.
• Oversee the packaging, labeling, and loading of products for shipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards, shipping regulations, and specific customer requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with inventory control teams to ensure accurate stock management and prevent shortages or overages.
• Develop and implement shipping strategies and procedures to optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze shipping performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in shipping and logistics, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field, and/or 3-5 years of previous managerial/supervisory experience in shipping and logistics.
• Strong knowledge of shipping procedures, regulations, and documentation.
• Sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and software for tracking shipments.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with the capability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build positive relationships with vendors and customers.
• Proficiency in using shipping software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Tri-Arc Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.