Summary

The Shipping Supervisor manages the day-to-day activities of the hourly shipping employees in accordance with company policy, and product quality standards. This individual is expected to utilize labor hours efficiently and minimize non-value-added activity. The shipping supervisor is responsible for final wind, packaging, and shipping documentation of orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse and shipping personnel
• Oversee all operations in department to maximize capacity and efficiency
• Controlling processes for various operations (including safety & quality)
• Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures (both company and regulatory) to decrease the potential for team member injuries
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by directing and educating team members on best practices
• Ensure product is packaged to scheduled customer ship dates
• Evaluate each stage of the manufacturing process to ensure maximum efficiency
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering in the training of the hourly operators
• Maintain working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement
• Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action
• Communicate and enforce company policies and initiate disciplinary actions as required
• Discipline and coach employees who fall short of job expectations
• Investigate and report information to provide realistic schedules to Planning and Customer Service
• Drive Continuous Improvement by implementing visual management tools for metrics and scheduling, organizing areas for smooth flow (5S, layouts, bins, FIFO principles)
• Prepare cable for final customer shipment, following footage, packing, and documentation requirements.
• Process shipping paperwork for all customers and product types
• Coordinate movement of inventory for customer and intercompany orders

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Lean manufacturing preferred
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran