Shipping Supervisor

Summary

Directs the activities of shipping personnel on assigned shift to separate and accurately ship product to destination. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains and directs shipping personnel. 
• Ensures that production orders are filled correctly and distribution of product is completed according to schedule. 
• Ensures that shipping employees are properly instructed in the care and safe operations of equipment and monitor employees use of such equipment
• Makes adjustments in personnel assignments to cover absenteeism and emergencies. 
• Reviews documents for accuracy; assists in identifying and eliminating errors. 
• Maintains cleanliness of work area. 
• Ensures employee compliance with work rules. 
• Makes recommendations on disciplinary action and otherwise participates in the disciplinary action process as necessary. 
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.). 
• Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

Desired Experience

• Two (2) or more years of related experience.  
• Experience in distribution logistics or a similar field strongly preferred.  
• Ability to represent the Shipping Department to various levels of the Company and management.  S
• trong sense of urgency.   
• Ability to problem solve and analyze operations with minimal developmental guidance.  
• Requires the ability to incorporate creative and innovative approaches to various projects by taking initiative and working independently.  
• Able to maintain a positive and composed attitude while performing within stressful situations and handling complex emotional issues.    
• Able to handle sensitive/confidential information.    Must be a team player.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.  
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access preferred.  
• Warehouse software experience such as SAP, High Jump, or PC Data, and experience using warehouse inventory tools are required.  
• Able to perform according to physical requirements.  Able to work a flexible schedule and meet the demands of a 24 hour a day operation.  

Desired Education

• High School diploma or equivalency. 
•  Completion of formal management skills training program.