Shipping Supervisor

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for the shipment of product to customers both internationally and domestically. The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for the accuracy of shipments and meeting all documented service requirements. This person plans and directs all activities within the Shipping Department and several assembly lines. This position reports to the Director of Manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides daily direction and leadership to the Shipping Department and assembly line team members; Makes recommendations for manpower needs including involvement in recruitment and selection process.

Accountable for daily staff assignments, training, motivation and leadership within area of responsibility; Develops a team work environment; Builds departmental standards for performance; Ensures that all employees in the Shipping Department and assembly lines are properly trained

• Ensures that materials shipped are verified against pertinent documentation
• Establishes and maintains procedures for determining and meeting company and customer delivery commitments
• Implements operating procedures and promotes continual improvement within the department and the company
• Follows shipping methods for materials using the operations procedures; Resolves emergent issues for expedited deliveries to the customer and/or job site
• Interfaces with other departments to resolve problems with timely delivery for disposition of orders
• Ensures that daily goals are met and sustained daily/weekly/monthly
• Identifies roadblocks to processes and procedures and offers suggestions for improvement
• Promotes a safe work environment and ensures that all employees in the Shipping Department are following safety rules and regulations
• Conform with the organizations ISO 9001 & 14001 requirements Performs other duties as assigned
• Executes responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree desired
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel required
• JD Edwards system experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with all shipping functions, foreign and domestic, including domestic air bills, international commercial invoices and letters of instruction required
• Knowledge of and experience with packaging materials used to safely transport all product types required
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to follow and issue verbal and written instructions and to direct the work of others to meet customer needs
• Ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple and changing deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Great attention to detail
• Availability, and willingness to regularly work 40+ hours a week as needed to meet shipping commitments
• Ability to build strong internal relationships with other departments Ability and willingness to take initiative
• Strong and demonstrated leadership skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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