2nd Shift Shipping Supervisor

Job Responsibilities

• Assure that the labor is distributed evenly throughout assigned areas in order to process customer orders efficiently.
• Complete daily schedule of employee work zones, organize and set up overtime crews and schedules temporary employees when required to efficiently complete workload.
• Assure that all material received and shipped meets all quality specifications.
• Provide assistance and guidance to warehouse employees, providing them with what they need to accomplish daily tasks and achieve goals.
• Maintain high level of communication with management, peers and subordinates.
• Congduct shift start up meetings and weekly updates ensuring timely communication of significant events.
• Ensure that ongoing, as well as, new hire training is completed and up-to-date.
• Manage and make sound/independent decisions relating to shipping / receiving issues.
• Delegate responsibilities as needed.
• Observe and evaluate warehouse processes and personnel.
• Schedule employee vacations and supervise attendance issues.
• Maintain accurate records and employee files.
• Lead and motivate by example.
• Ensure that freight being loaded on outbound trailers is loaded in accordance with the DOT and Customer shipping requirements.
• Process daily employee issues and complaints; listens well and provides tactful feedback.
• Facilitate and assist with special projects, customer requests, samples, cost savings, etc.
• Work closely with the production department to coordinate product needs for shipping purposes.
• Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
• Schedule hours and close out employee timecards.
• Evaluate employee performance.
• Administer discipline when needed.
• Assure a safe work environment and makes sure that any issues are solved.
• Perform cycle counts

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience.
• 3 years of warehouse supervisory experience or more.
• 3 years of warehouse experience or more.
• In depth understanding of shipping and receiving processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to read and prepare shipping and receiving records/reports and comprehend production schedules/pick sheets.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead in a team based culture.
• The ability to follow-up on employee issues and brings employee conflicts to a satisfactory resolution.
• The ability to effectively manage time, coordinate multiple tasks, adjust schedules in order to meet deadlines and goals in a fast paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in the use of a bar code driven (RF) operation.

Preferred Education And Experience

• SAP experience.