Shipping Supervisor

Pratt Industries•Sandston, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise Forklift Operators and Truck Drivers in daily shipping duties to the customer’s complete satisfaction. Schedule deliveries in the most cost-efficient and time-saving manner possible. Attend daily Scheduling Meeting and assist the Plant Scheduler in meeting our customers’ requirements. Prepare work orders for and coordinate repairs of trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and dock doors. Keep upper management informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of your department. Enforce corrective action procedures when applicable. Adhere to daily production schedule. Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals. Establish high morale within the department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality. Develop strong rapport with various freight lines. Accurately prepare bills of lading. Ensure accurate stock locations in shipping warehouse. Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety program, and good housekeeping. Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Intermediate computer skills
Strong math/algebra skills
Problem solving and critical thinking
High school diploma or GED
Two years experience as a Forklift Operator and/or Truck Driver
One year shipping experience

Nice To Haves

College and/or related technical experience
One year supervisory experience as a proven manager of at least five people
Four years experience in the corrugated box industry
Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting
Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques
Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness
Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative of the company

Responsibilities

Schedule deliveries in the most cost-efficient and time-saving manner possible
Attend daily Scheduling Meeting and assist the Plant Scheduler in meeting our customers’ requirements
Prepare work orders for and coordinate repairs of trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and dock doors
Keep upper management informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of your department. Enforce corrective action procedures when applicable
Adhere to daily production schedule. Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals
Establish high morale within the department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality
Develop strong rapport with various freight lines
Accurately prepare bills of lading
Ensure accurate stock locations in shipping warehouse
Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety program, and good housekeeping
Additional duties may be assigned by management