Distribution Supervisor

About the Role

The Distribution Supervisor supervises the activities of shippers, receivers, and other assigned personnel through training, explaining policies and procedures, assigning and checking work, and ensuring adherence to safety, housekeeping, company rules, and regulations.

This position conducts performance evaluations of subordinates in accordance with established procedures and resolves more serious personnel problems with Human Resources involvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper use, inspection, and maintenance of all shipping forklifts and the yard truck, making sure that all trucks are loaded properly and loads are within prescribed weight limitations.
• Handles various aspects of export shipments.
• Supervises the preparation of and generates bills of lading and other traffic paperwork.
• Maintains records of all shipments and traces shipments as required to ensure the desired shipment of finished products.
• Assists in handling claims against carriers.
• Maintains checks on compliance with prescribed shipping procedures.
• Maintains proper inventory of packaging supplies for shipments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.

Skills

• Supervisory skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.