Shipping Supervisor

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. • Bolingbrook, IL

1d • $20

About The Position

The ideal candidate will have parcel/packing experience through e-commerce, provide leadership and direction to the Shipping Department in areas of responsibility including administration, shipping, scheduling work force, quality and safety.

Requirements

• Must possess an associates degree or higher in business related field or equivalent experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the day
• Minimum 2 years of direct supervisory experience and/or training

Nice To Haves

• English fluency (Bilingual preferred)

Responsibilities

• Monitors the workflow within the department to ensure timely delivery of customer orders.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a supervisor requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, scheduling, integrating and delegating.
• Monitors and manages all aspects of employee performance which includes training new employees and evaluating current employees to ensure training is up to date
• Coordinates pickup schedule for various carriers.
• Provides management of employees directly or through team lead to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Shipping Department in an organized and safe work environment that is in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Oversees incoming stock and supplies for department.
• Ensures full compliance with all quality assurance standards, including good housekeeping and overall cleanliness of products and work areas.
• Can operate all the department relevant equipment
• At peak times we operate a 24/7 shipping operation; the proper candidate must be willing to supervise any one of the shifts to provide this coverage.
• Supervise 40 employees during non-peak times and up to 300 temporary employees during peak times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Diagnose and resolve problems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for the associate and family (if applicable)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401k retirement program
• Mental health resources/ Employee Assistance Program
• 80 hours of paid vacation time (accrued on an hourly basis)
• 9 paid holidays
• 30% employee discount across our family of brands
• Potential eligibility for annual merit-based wage increase, if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree