Shipping Supervisor

Sazerac Company • Bardstown, KY

428d • $67,099 - $83,874

About The Position

The Shipping Supervisor at Sazerac Company is responsible for overseeing the shipping operations at the Barton 1792 Distillery. This role involves ensuring accurate and complete shipment of customer orders, developing and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs), optimizing warehouse space, and managing inventory. The Shipping Supervisor will also lead a team, promote a positive work environment, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years relevant civilian experience
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Successful track record of developing subordinates into high-achieving, professional employees with positive attitudes
• Demonstrated successful completion of process improvement or best practice initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with distribution and manufacturing software
• Managing in a union environment
• Previous experience working with a three-tier distribution system
• Wine and spirits industry experience
• Supply chain experience
• Experience supervising a fast-paced, high-demand environment with 10+ hourly employees as direct reports
• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Ensure that transportation related activities are completed to ensure that customer orders ship out accurately and completely.
• Develop and document SOPs and best practices for the Shipping Department.
• Proactively generate ideas to improve the Shipping operation.
• Optimize available warehouse space to accommodate existing and new products.
• Manage and continuously improve the configuration of the warehouses.
• Maximize shipment throughput.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for shipping processes.
• Implement logistics and supply chain best practices.
• Ensure inventory in assigned warehouses is accurately accounted for.
• Investigate and fix inventory, receiving, and shipping errors.
• Ensure inventory is cycle counted and oversee employee cycle counts and adjustments.
• Oversee Customs Bond and Import receipts and ensure accurate reporting and filing.
• Learn about, master, and develop the Warehouse Management System software (WMS).
• Train others to use the WMS and act as primary contact for employees' questions and problems with the WMS.
• Create an environment that supports self-directed work teams and productive employee relations.
• Investigate and report accidents and injuries in the workplace.
• Assess and audit work areas and develop new processes to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Document and improve Shipping Department processes and ensure adherence to quality, safety, distribution, and logistics standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for growth
• Full-time employment
• Work in an award-winning culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree