Shipping Supervisor

US Farathane•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies. Summary: Shipping Supervisor supervises and coordinates the activities of employees responsible for verifying and maintaining records for incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing materials for shipment. Reviews shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and related documents to determine priorities, assign work, and select appropriate shipping methods to meet shipping and receiving schedules, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and carrier rates.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or a minimum of three (3) years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the following customer portals is preferred: GM Ford Stellantis Honda

Responsibilities

Responsible for shipping personnel and conformance to policy and procedures.
Responsible for shipping procedures, (i.e.) load sheets, pick list, staging, auditing, etc.
Responsible for scheduling vacations, overtime and training.
Communicates with Customer Service and Production Scheduling as required.
Organization and Identification of Finished Goods.
Organize and maintain the warehouse using 5S principles, and coordinate efficient, safe traffic flow between warehouse, production, and shipping.
Verify inventories as needed and communicate discrepancies.
Act as back up for shipping / receiving personnel and assist as needed with shipping functions that require hi-lo driving.
Participate in physical inventories.
Maintain “shipping board”.
Ensure CTPAT procedure is followed.
Ensure Dock Lock Procedure is followed.
Responsible for answering for transportation to all service locations.
Ensure all returnable areas are kept clean and organized.
Perform daily safety walk through.
Environmental Responsibilities- Cooperation with action team directives: CFT Team Member Safety Team Member
Perform other duties as required for the safe, efficient operation of the plant.