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Shipping/Receiving Supervisor

Elkhart Brass
5 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Elkhart, IN, United States
$75,000 - $85,000 USD yearly
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Meet the Smart Safety Company At Safe Fleet our name says it all – we are redefining what Fleet Safety means with one-stop access to customized, integrated, and intelligent solutions that answer today’s safety needs and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. By making fleets smarter, we make them safer. We’ve worked to build an integrated safety platform for fleet vehicles of every type – School Bus, Transit, Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Work Truck, Truck & Trailer, Waste & Recycling, Industrial, and Military. We’re driving safety forward in everything we do and we’re looking for innovative, enthusiastic self-starters to join us. Work for the Smart Safety Company The Shipping/Receiving Supervisor plans and directs daily warehouse, logistics, and material-handling operations, including incoming and outgoing shipments, inventory control, recordkeeping, and preparation of products for shipment, to ensure accurate, timely, and safe service. Summary Oversee daily shipping, receiving, sorting, loading, and unloading operations to ensure shipment accuracy, completeness, condition, and compliance with customer requirements. Participate in daily manager production meetings and coordinate with production, customer service, and the Material Coordinator/Materials Administrator to align parts priorities, lead times, and shipment schedules. Route outgoing shipments through freight forwarders, negotiate freight rates, and schedule carriers for pickup and delivery to support on-time shipments. Coordinate with logistics providers, vendors, outside subcontractors, and internal and intragroup suppliers to maintain a timely flow of parts and materials. Prepare bills of lading, shipping labels, and export paperwork; ensure electronic data interchange (EDI) transactions are completed accurately and on time. Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate warehouse, shipping, receiving, and clerical staff; direct daily work to meet completed-order and shipment requirements. Monitor inventory accuracy through physical counts and cycle counts; update ERP/WMS records, reconcile discrepancies, and track finished goods inventory levels and related reports. Supervise receipt of empty dunnage and coordinate offsite storage services. Inspect material-handling equipment for defects, oversee equipment and forklift safety, and notify maintenance personnel or outside service providers when repairs are needed. Implement best practices, continuous improvement, and performance-monitoring initiatives to improve operational results. Coach and counsel employees, address disciplinary matters, and plan, monitor, and appraise job results. Maintain the operational budget and prepare an annual business plan that supports corporate objectives. Support plant and business unit objectives and perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervise up to 25 employees, including a multi-shift workforce. COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Maintain a high energy level, persistence, a positive attitude, and a hands-on, results-oriented approach. Articulate a clear vision, develop actionable strategies, and foster team engagement while planning, organizing, and directing a multi-shift workforce. Communicate effectively at all organizational levels, encourage two-way communication, and value differing opinions in pursuit of shared achievements. Model courage, humility, and intellectual curiosity; encourage new ideas, continuous learning, and improvement. Work through conflicts, build trust, and influence outcomes; hold difficult conversations respectfully, seeking first to understand and to improve the situation. Execute plans with disciplined questioning, follow-through, and accountability for self and others; be honest and transparent when results do not meet expectations. Demonstrate uncompromising integrity, respect for all individuals, and high standa…

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