Shipping Supervisor (Administrative)
The Shipping Supervisor is accountable for leading and managing the effective day-to-day activities of the assigned shipping crews at the plant while ensuring daily excellence so that results are achieved in safety, quality, downtime, cost, and efficiency. This person will be responsible for ensuring trailers are loaded correctly and in a timely manner. Make sure all items, which includes cabinets, accessories, and tops are properly scanned before loading onto the trailer, and make sure that proper cubing of the trailer takes place by the shipping staff. Limiting all damages and making sure that all loads are loaded completely and well-blocked for securing during transit.
• Assist other loaders in pushing cabinets down the conveyor, scanning them as loaded, as they are loaded into the trailer.
• Responsible for pre-staging the loading dock for the assigned trailer, and setting up scanners for loading all items assigned to his/her assigned loads
• Responsible for maintaining high standards and able to comply with company standards
• Scan, push, and load cabinets, and accessories on a conveyor line to be loaded into trailers.
• Scan labels and load them properly in the trailer.
• Assist other loaders in pushing cabinets down the conveyor, scanning them as loaded, as they are loaded into the trailer.
• Responsible for completing all additional duties/tasks given by Shipping Supervisor/ and or Team Lead
• Responsible for pre-staging the loading dock for the assigned trailer, and setting up scanners for loading all items given to his/her assigned loads
• Responsible for maintaining high standards and being able to comply with company standards.
Education and Experience
• 4+ years of experience in shipping/Warehouse leadership/supervision experience required.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable but not required.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; Bachelor of Science degree is preferred but not
required.
• Advanced team problem-solving skills and strong oral communication skills are needed.
• Understanding of production process-specific variances.
• Ability to plan production schedules to maximize efficiency and clear communication with each shift.
• Understanding the setting of requirements and the customer-supplier relationship.
• Must have a thorough understanding of manufacturing systems and processes.
• Must have a thorough understanding of continuous improvement practices to include root cause analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising a group size of 10 to 15 employees.
• Must be able to manage, communicate and develop subordinate employees.
• Must be able to work in a team environment with other production supervisors.
• Proficiency in various software programs including MS Word, MS Excel, and IE Explorer.
• Must be able to perform basic math skills and the ability to read a measuring tape and caliper in metric dimensions.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency in completing assigned daily duties and hourly goals.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desirable.
• Proven safety leadership.
Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions
• Enclosed but not air-conditioned or heated factory environment. Will include long hours of standing, some heavy lifting, and areas where eye protection, hearing protection, and respirators are required.
• Must be able to physically perform daily tasks, including the lifting of packages weighing more than 50 lbs. or more.
