Shipping & Planning Supervisor

Westlake•New Martinsville, WV

About The Position

The Shipping & Planning Supervisor ensures health, safety, environmental, Department of Transportation regulatory, order management, and shipping standards are met in the assigned area. The role oversees product shipping operations to meet delivery schedules and internal and external customer requirements for volume and quality while supporting long-term profitability. It requires close coordination with Operations, Customer Service, and Corporate Production Planning. This supervisor is responsible for loading personnel and other hourly employees in a production unit.

Requirements

At least 5 years of industrial supervisory experience.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and SAP.
Problem-solving skills and strong communication skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a union environment.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise and direct hourly employees in a production unit.
Maintain a safe working environment while maximizing production efficiency.
Coordinate daily packaging and production schedules.
Coordinate daily shipping schedules with the corporate product planner.
Manage on-site and off-site warehouse inventories.
Use SAP for order management, inventory accuracy, and accounting.
Balance production schedules based on product line and packaging.
Maintain supplies of raw materials and other supplies, including scheduling vendor deliveries.
Coordinate third-party carriers for product movements and deliveries.
Manage production inventories in alignment with S&OP forecasting.
Serve on the Natrium Hazmat Team and obtain and maintain required qualifications.
Investigate health, safety, environmental, quality, production, and transportation incidents in the area of responsibility, and provide investigation results to management in a timely manner.
Understand and troubleshoot departmental equipment and processes; prepare equipment for maintenance and perform required permitting.
Support rail operations, including track knowledge and maintenance.
Assess situations and prioritize resources.
Communicate with coworkers through email, an electronic logbook, or other means.
Administer discipline as necessary according to the collective bargaining agreement and plant operating rules.
Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation.
Work directly with customers, warehouses, and packagers to resolve technical matters, emergencies, or complaints.