Warehouse 2nd Shift Shipping Supervisor

Concordance•Chicago, IL

1d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Shipping Supervisor is providing leadership and direction for the Shipping department in this location; overseeing handling of merchandise for shipment and departmental staff as efficiently, safely and productively as possible, to ensure that customer expectations are exceeded. Shift time includes 1:00pm to 10:00pm; overtime required.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of three years of related experience required and one year in warehouse operations or distribution is preferred.
Must be able to lift/pull/carry at least 70 pounds; must be willing/able to stand and walk for entire shift, often over 8 hours. With or without accommodation.
Strong customer service, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to effectively build relationships are essential.
Self-starter with a positive attitude.
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of a team.
Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supervising, training, developing and providing direction to staff a plus.
Thorough knowledge of Voice Pick and VAI systems (or similar warehouse management or operating system) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Overall management of the Shipping Department in the Chicago location.
Organizing the daily workload of department and directs employees accordingly.
Ensuring freight and packages are being moved to destinations on time.
Interviewing and hiring quality staff members; overseeing a strong training regimen for new staff; continuously developing new and experienced workers; managing staff; and completing performance management reviews on assigned employees twice a year.
Overseeing and being directly involved (hands on) in the following Shipping operations: productivity, quality, freight handling, including, but not limited to, customer service, and safety.
Ensuring prompt, efficient and accurate handling of merchandise as well as developing and implementing team goals.
Providing leadership by example while assisting with daily shipping functions.
Performing duties, such as building and consolidating pallets of customer shipment; organization and staging of the department; preparing orders for shipment with external carriers, such as UPS and FedEx and other various duties.
Ensuring that departments keep a clean and orderly work environment.
Assigning general custodial tasks and establishing cleaning schedule for areas.
Supporting a healthy and safe work environment by communicating unsafe conditions immediately.
Maintaining warehouse equipment to ensure safety of employees; addressing any mechanical issues that are reported.
Working proactively to foster and maintain a positive team-oriented atmosphere at all times.
Other duties as assigned.