Shipping Supervisor

2024•Rockford, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Shipping Supervisor is a working supervisor position. This role will oversee three shipping departments across three separate manufacturing plants including two Rockford plants and a location in Lakeview. This individual oversees daily order processing and outbound shipping. This role will serve as a leader that can deliver significant process improvements and productivity improvements, while maintaining an engaged and strong shipping team that demonstrates Byrne culture.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in distribution, shipping, logistics or related field.
Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience leading a large team of direct reports
Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly
Ability to travel 10% of the time to Lakeview, Michigan
Ability to work 9-5:30 with the ability to work overtime preferred, may regularly work six days a week and up to 12 hours/day based on volume.
Ability to work in stressful situations and maintain professionalism
Must have excellent time management and prioritization skills
High School Diploma or GED Required
Prolonged standing and walking.
Some lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs.) is required.
Some daily computer work is required.
Employee may be regularly required to talk or listen, stand, walk, sit, stoop, crawl, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the shipping departments
Develops and leads process and productivity improvements
Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies management and/or purchasing personnel
Works closely with Customer Relations in determining when the ship-via needs to be updated to ensure on time delivery to our customers
Responsible for the training of new team members in proper process and procedures in all shipping departments
Collaborates with Distribution Manager and Plant Management on order sequencing and process improvements
Is a main point of contact for any questions related to processes and procedures in shipping
Prepares necessary paperwork for shipments (examples include Bills of Lading, Customs Paperwork, Packing Slips, Declaration of Dangerous Goods Paperwork)
Leads a team of 15-25 employees
Completes performance reviews and performance/behavior management for employees
Other projects or duties as assigned