Supervisor - Shipping
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. · Bolingbrook, IL · Yesterday
ManufacturingFull-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Maintain department workflow to ensure timely shipment of customer orders
- Plan, organize, schedule, and delegate daily operational activities
- Manage and evaluate employee performance, including training new hires and ensuring current employees are properly trained
- Cookpick schedules with various carriers
- Oversee employee management directly or through team leads, including selection, retention, development, and disciplinary actions
- Plan, direct, and coordinate shipping activities in a safe and organized work environment in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Oversee incoming stock and supplies for the department
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, including housekeeping and cleanliness of work areas
- Operate department-specific equipment as needed
- Diagnose and resolve operational issues in a timely manner
Operational Expectations
- Support a high-volume shipping operation that may run 24/7 during peak periods
- Demonstrate flexibility to supervise various shifts as needed to support business demands
- Supervise approximately 40 employees during non-peak periods and up to 300 temporary employees during peak seasons
Skills & Qualifications
- Prior experience in a shipping or e-commerce fulfillment environment required
- Leadership experience within a shipping or distribution department
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritize tasks and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- English fluency required; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred