Shipping Supervisor 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries•Beloit, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be responsible for directly supervising forklift operators and unitizers, handling all aspects of overseeing shipping duties. A large part of the day is spent on the production floor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Prior forklift operator experience
Prior shipping department experience
Minimum one year prior supervisory experience
Knowledge of warehouse software applications
Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with working knowledge of MS Office applications
Able to read, interpret and write business correspondence, manuals and reports. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
Able to demonstrate high emotional control under adverse conditions.
Able to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Nice To Haves

College and/or related technical experience
Prior work experience in the corrugated industry

Responsibilities

Directs daily shipping schedules, workflows, and assignments to meet company targets.
Supervises, trains, and coaches shipping personnel, including conflict resolution and resolving performance issues. Ensures adherence to safety protocols. Maintains accurate records of employee work hours, absences, and vacation time.
Performs cycle counts, maintains accurate inventories, reconciles shipping records, and maintains organized storage areas.
Inspects finished products to ensure they meet customer specifications before shipment.
Analyzes existing procedures to increase efficiency, reduce shipping costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
Effective communication and coordination with production, maintenance, vendors, employees, and between shifts. Conduct weekly meetings with departmental personnel.