Shipping Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Shipping Supervisor will Supervise and coordinate shipping personnel to ensure daily goals are met. This role will oversee and/or coordinate all shipping of outbound materials

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment; correct any unsafe condition or behaviors
• Supervise and coordinate shipping personnel to ensure daily goals are met
• Collaborate with other leads and supervisors to facilitate cross-training opportunities; develop employee knowledge in multiple skill sets
• Certify employee knowledge through work instruction audits
• Coordinate international shipments and prepare proper documentation
• Process LTL damage claims and disputes
• Oversee and/or coordinate all shipping of outbound materials
• Ensure quality standards are followed and corrective action is take to prevent future errors
• Gather and evaluate data related to shipping efficiency to initiate and prioritize improvement activities
• Conduct department meetings on a daily basis
• Perform the essential job training functions of the shipping department as needed
• Serve as a positive leader and mentor by exhibiting and instructing desirable behaviors and skill sets
• Actively participate in all aspects of human relations including hiring, orientation, training, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and scheduling; coordinate with Human Resources
• Inspire, motivate, and lead others in utilizing Lean manufacturing tools to deliver results
• Organize materials at work station and department according to 6S standards

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree and two years of supervisory experience; or four or more years of supervisory experience
• Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel, ERP Software, Carrier Software and Websites

Required Licenses

• None

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required

COMPETENCIES

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to Medium Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 100 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 100 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, crawling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment.