Shipping Supervisor

Summary Supervises and coordinates activities of Shipping Associates and ensures fulfillment of Shipping Department responsibilities by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Plans and coordinates work, trains and motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of the Shipping Associates; Ensures employees’ ability to safely operate material handling equipment to move materials from bin locations to outbound processing station; Counsels and documents as necessary. Determines work procedures/schedules and expedites workflow. Creates and assigns outbound deliveries to Shipping Associates to meet customer delivery and routing requirements. Supervises shipment compliance documentation, such as Bills of Lading, Customer-specified labeling, packing lists. Uses Transportation Management System software to check, track, route, and prioritize orders, and report on freight cost optimization. Manages daily scheduling and pick-up coordination with carrier reps and terminals. Assists Purchasing and Operations with the negotiation of rates and tariffs for all freight modes. Studies and standardizes procedures to improve the efficiency of subordinates. Maintains harmony among workers, resolves grievances, and fosters teamwork. Maintains a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the department mission in an effective and efficient manner; Interviews and recommends applicants for hire as Receiving & Inventory Associates. Develops Team Lead(s) to effectively oversee the daily routines of Shipping Associates. Anticipates and requests funding for future personnel requirements and material handling equipment. Interacts and effectively partners with other departments across the company to achieve departmental and company goals. Confers with Warehouse Manager with any questions/concerns. Education and/or Experience Associates degree from two-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous warehouse supervisory experience required. Previous forklift experience required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Ability to pass certification requirements to obtain a forklift operator’s license to operate any and all forklifts within the facility required; Current and/or previous forklift certification required. Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Warehouse Supervisor: 1 year (Required) Forklift: 1 year (Required) SAP: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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