Shipping Supervisor

NEW ANGUS LLC•Aberdeen, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Supervisor plans, organizes, and controls the plant’s shipping operations and supervises, trains, and develops team members. The role provides guidance to management and employees in carrying out essential duties. It is based at DemKota Ranch Beef in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and includes weekend work. The work environment may be cold or hot, and shifts may last 10–12 hours.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in shipping operations.
Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass pre-employment screening to be eligible for employment.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce and upper management.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform physical activities involving considerable use of the arms and legs and whole-body movement, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping as needed.
Ability to work 10–12 hours a day in a cold or hot environment.

Nice To Haves

Supervisor experience preferred.
Bilingual ability is important but not necessary.
College training preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Analyze shipping and warehouse issues and recommend solutions, such as improving shipping methods or implementing motivational plans.
Record personnel, pounds or cases shipped, and operational data on specified forms or reports.
Gather and review information from relevant sources.
Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors, problems, or defects.
Guide, direct, and motivate team members, set performance standards, and monitor performance.
Encourage mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Coach, mentor, and help others improve their knowledge or skills.
Confirm box line and shipping leadmen run their areas productively and efficiently.
Ensure employees perform their work safely and efficiently.
Ensure the quality of all areas within the Warehouse.
Act as a liaison between plant management and Fabrication or Harvest Supervisors.
Ensure team members follow plant safety, quality, and attendance procedures.
Attend daily Supervisor meetings and provide input.
Minimize downtime and maximize efficiencies.
Tour the area frequently to check work performance and employee morale.
Work on special projects.
Help ensure the shipping area reaches its daily standard and correct procedures when necessary.
Monitor and control inventory, including spot checks, receiving validation, manifest reviews, and physical inventories.
May participate in disciplinary procedures, ranging from verbal warnings to terminations.