International Shipping Supervisor

Farouk Systems Inc • Houston, TX

6d

About The Position

The International Shipping Supervisor will be responsible for directing and overseeing the daily work activities for the department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year of experience in a leadership/supervisory role.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work efficiently both individually and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, grasp, bend, kneel, and squat repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in related field a plus.
• SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the daily work activities of the department to meet Company goals and objectives.
• Observe and monitor work processes to ensure compliance with safety and Company standards.
• Promote teamwork to achieve Company and departmental goals and objectives.
• Supervise and coordinate the daily short and long range activities associated with the International shipping processes.
• Ensure optimal utilization of all departmental resources, including but not limited to, space, equipment, personnel, etc.
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, promotions or transfers.
• Monitor, train and maintain pertinent certifications and licenses of new hires and current employees as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate employee performance, recognizing good performance and taking disciplinary action as necessary.
• Monitor employee attendance.
• Generate and maintain necessary productivity metrics, paperwork and reports.
• Oversee the proper and safe operation of material handling and motorized equipment.
• Fill in and perform necessary tasks when employees are out or as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with other leads and supervisors as necessary.
• Responsible for adhering to and enforcing all safety rules and requirements.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all department tasks and update as needed, and ensure department personnel are trained on all SOP’s.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• Actively participate in process improvement processes.
• Assist with 100% physical inventories and cycle counts when needed.
• Develop and mentor subordinate leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED