Position at Pilgrim's Shipping Supervisor GENERAL SUMMARY: Directs and controls warehouse activities to ensure the efficient and economical utilization of facilities for storing and distributing raw material and finished goods inventories. Plans and schedules department functions to ensure the prompt delivery of merchandise of the kind and in the amount ordered. Staffs, organizes, and directs operations within a warehouse to effectively manage the receipt, storage, selection, packaging, loading, and shipping of products to customers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current. Ensures products, parts, or supplies are shipped, distributed, or received in an efficient manner. Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing departments. Prepares or reviews distribution documents. Screens and hires warehouse personnel and issues work assignments. Controls costs through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of storage space, and proper protection of stored materials. Maintains records of inventories and location for production control and cost accounting. Recommends warehouse/material handling equipment needs and replacement. Responsible for enforcing company policies of conduct and safety and initiates disciplinary action. Identifies the causes of product losses and takes corrective action. May require travel May require availability outside of normal business hours SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of work as a Manager (or equivalent) over Assistant Managers and/or Supervisors. Has approval authority of personnel actions such as hirings, terminations, and disciplinary actions.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED