Shipping Supervisor

Reports to: Plant Manager | Department: Production

About the Role

Responsible for directing activities of the shipping department and managing inventory in a full-time manufacturing plant/warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety rules, policies, and procedures at all times.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in the warehouse and shipping department.
• Correspond directly with customers and sales.
• Monitor the shipping schedule and serve as a member of the planning team.
• Maintain a filing system and process customer pickups as required.
• Collaborate, consult, and communicate with other supervisors on all shifts.
• Administer the truck scheduling system and develop delivery schedules for all orders.
• Recommend changes for improvements in efficiency and performance.
• Schedule dock appointments with customers as needed.
• Compile a daily performance report and distribute it.
• Responsible for meeting the operational budget, including all shipping-related costs (freight, pallets, etc.).
• Contact and schedule outside carriers as required.
• Assist in the warehouse as needed and spot trailers as required.
• Reconcile the daily shipping log.
• Ensure prompt, accurate loading and shipping of finished product for customers while adhering to quality and safety policies.
• Ensure all projects are completed timely and accurately.
• Work from written and verbal directions and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Conduct full inventory twice per year and perform cycle counting monthly.
• Maintain the aged inventory process.
• Responsible for the forklift fleet in shipping and the proper maintenance and care of the yard horse.
• Attend weekly profit projection meetings.

Requirements

• Basic math and computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Forklift experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a shipping supervisor or manager (highly preferred).
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging, along with fulfillment and logistics. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Bonus plan.
• Opportunity for employee stock ownership.

Pay

$75,000 - $85,000 a year