Shipping Superintendent

About the role

The Shipping Superintendent partners with the Shipping Manager to oversee the shipping department through supervisory staff to ensure product is stored safely, is dispatched to customers as required, and all procedures are followed in compliance with Company policies (i.e. SOPs, GMPs, etc.) and Federal and State regulations (i.e. USDA, OSHA, etc.) while achieving the highest level of productivity.

Responsibilities

• Manage department though supervisors following established procedures adjusting as necessary to meet shipping schedules, increase efficiencies, and meet or exceed budget objectives
• Oversee the day-to-day departmental activities to ensure efficient transportation and storage of materials used and produced by production lines and the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product to reduce risk of contamination and damage
• Review department, docks, and storage facilities to ensure they are organized and maintained according to guidelines/procedures
• Gather, compile, and create required reports communicating bottlenecks, issues, and other risks to product and shipping schedules to appropriate personnel
• Mentor, coach and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis
• Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementation
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory helping to promote a zero-accident culture
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate degree with relevant coursework from an accredited institution preferred

Skills

• Leader of Leaders competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus, Conflict Management
• Demonstrated leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively; previous supervisory experience preferred
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual strongly preferred
• Ability to handle and resolve most issues efficiently and effectively while ensuring confidential information is relayed only on a need-to-know basis
• Excellent organizational skills with the