POSITION SUMMARYThe Shipping Supervisor will Supervise and coordinate shipping personnel to ensure daily goals are met. This role will oversee and/or coordinate all shipping of outbound materials CORE FUNCTIONS
- Maintain a safe, clean work environment; correct any unsafe condition or behaviors
- Supervise and coordinate shipping personnel to ensure daily goals are met
- Collaborate with other leads and supervisors to facilitate cross-training opportunities; develop employee knowledge in multiple skill sets
- Certify employee knowledge through work instruction audits
- Coordinate international shipments and prepare proper documentation
- Process LTL damage claims and disputes
- Oversee and/or coordinate all shipping of outbound materials
- Ensure quality standards are followed and corrective action is take to prevent future errors
- Gather and evaluate data related to shipping efficiency to initiate and prioritize improvement activities
- Conduct department meetings on a daily basis
- Perform the essential job training functions of the shipping department as needed
- Serve as a positive leader and mentor by exhibiting and instructing desirable behaviors and skill sets
- Actively participate in all aspects of human relations including hiring, orientation, training, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and scheduling; coordinate with Human Resources
- Inspire, motivate, and lead others in utilizing Lean manufacturing tools to deliver results
- Organize materials at work station and department according to 6S standards
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSEducation and Experience
- Associate's degree and two years of supervisory experience; or four or more years of supervisory experience
- Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel, ERP Software, Carrier Software and Websites
Required Licenses
Travel
- Occasional travel may be required
COMPETENCIES
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
- Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly
- Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- This position is subject to Medium Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 100 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 100 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Physical Activities
- This position is subject to the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, crawling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Visual Acuity
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Working Conditions
- The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment.