Shipping Supervisor - 1st shift

Join Us To Empower The World To Work Out

Life Fitness is the global leader in the fitness industry. Our mission is to provide solutions that get the world moving and help people lead active and healthy lives. Since 1977, we have been designing and manufacturing cutting-edge, best-in-class fitness products for commercial facilities and home use. We operate under the brands Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Indoor Cycling Group and SCIFIT.

Job Purpose

Coordinates activities and supervises team members while ensuring the process and product quality expectations and customer needs are met.

Essential Job Functions

1. Lead and supervise team members within the shipping department, including assigning tasks, providing direction, and offering hands-on support to ensure efficient daily operations.
2. Ensure accuracy of ISO standards and work instructions, collaborating with the team to maintain compliance with established processes.
3. Train team members on effective cycle counting, quality inspection, inventory auditing, part identification, movement, and timely shipping within the system.
4. Collaborate with Department Manager and Human Resources on hiring, promotions, performance evaluations, and provide coaching and corrective feedback to department employees.
5. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time product delivery and adherence to the daily shipping schedule.
6. Oversee loading/packing of outbound containers/trucks to ensure Quality standards and procedures are met.
7. Assist in packaging outbound shipments to department specifications as needed.
8. Work alongside the Warehouse and Assembly Material Handling Supervisors, providing backup support when needed.
9. Perform timely and accurate system transactions, relative to shipping and material handling activities, to ensure compliance to the published work instructions.
10. Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure production lines stay on track.
11. Troubleshoot reported shipping/material handling issues or discrepancies and implement process changes to continuous improvement.
12. Promote a safe work environment by monitoring and enforcing safety rules and regulations.
13. Leverage data analytics to make strategic and tactical business decisions.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Needed

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong knowledge with computer-based shipping/receiving systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to work independently.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within this field.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Previous experience in Oracle.
• Warehouse/Inventory control background.

Working Conditions

May require heavy lifting of up to 35lbs. occasionally. Will be working primarily on production floor where certain areas can be noisy. Must be able to wear steel toe shoes and stand and walk for long periods at a time.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives. If you're ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply.

Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.