Shipping Supervisor

Tremendous opportunity to get involved with the industry leading trailer manufacturer. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Shipping Supervisor is a critical member of the manufacturing and transportation team.  Duties include supporting internal and external customers in day-to-day operations management, coordinating activities consistent with the company’s established goals, objectives, and policies.  Support company operations by maintaining office systems and working with transportation/logistics leadership team.  

 
KEY FUNCTIONS 

• Plan and implement overall shipping strategy confirming all orders are loaded and shipped in a timely fashion ensuring on-time delivery. 

• Use shipping software to organize and prioritize shipping activities making sure trailers are loaded properly according to company policy. 

• Oversee the whole shipping process, making sure all packing materials are organized and prepared per company guidelines. 

• Maintain shipping KPIs,ensuring the correct number of loads and trailers are shipped daily. 

• Suggest solutions for process optimization to ensure safety goals and maximum amount of trailers are loaded properly. 

• Inspect labels, Vin’s and barcodes to ensure accurate shipping. 

• Supervise and oversee shipping team members and loading crews.  Build out and manage shift schedules and labor requirements.? 

• Support and control shipping and distribution cost. 

• Build and maintain professional relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders (such as manufacturing, vendors, purchasing managers, suppliers etc.)? 

• Identify shipping issues and implement corrective solutions in a timely manner. 

• Oversee shipping activities, keeping shipment records and resolve damages and discrepancies with customers or vendors. 

• Create and present reports for upper management. 

 
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS   

• Some college preferred 

• 2 plus years of combined manufacturing, shipping, inventory, and/or logistics experience. 

• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment 

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite 

• Experience with DataPro, Sugar CRM, FileMaker preferred 

• Forklift experience preferred 

• Ability to work in temperatures below freezing up to 100 Fahrenheit outside when necessary  

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including weekends if needed/on occasion 

• Lean knowledge/experience preferred