Supervisor, Shipping

FM Industries•Fremont, CA

About The Position

The Supervisor, Shipping supervises the daily activities of the shipping and receiving team, including shipping, receiving, and wash team employees. The role verifies and maintains records for incoming and outgoing finished goods; oversees customer shipments and deliveries; and ensures finished goods are packaged and shipped in accordance with customer specifications and acceptable shipping practices. The supervisor visually inspects completed assemblies before and after packaging, confirms required labels, certifications, and other documentation are complete, coordinates outbound freight, prepares waybills and bills of lading, and schedules and follows up with freight carriers. The role also inspects incoming goods, enters required data into the ERP system, and inspects forklifts and delivery trucks daily, arranging maintenance as needed. When nonconforming material is identified, the supervisor halts processing or shipping, labels and isolates the material to prevent accidental use, and—with approval from Management, Quality, or Engineering—initiates corrective or preventive action. The role follows precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company, OSHA, and other applicable standards and regulations.

Requirements

6–8 years of experience.
4 or more years of experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
High school diploma or GED, and at least five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to understand and follow inbound and outbound processes from start to finish.
Ability to use a computer and software related to logistics.

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily activities of shipping, receiving, and wash team employees.
Verify and maintain records for incoming and outgoing finished goods.
Oversee shipments and deliveries to customers.
Package and ship finished goods according to customer specifications and acceptable shipping practices.
Visually inspect completed assemblies before and after packaging.
Ensure required labels, certifications, and other shipping documentation are present and properly completed.
Coordinate outbound freight; prepare waybills and bills of lading.
Contact freight carriers to schedule pickups and follow up on shipments that have not reached their destination by the required time.
Inspect forklifts and delivery trucks daily and schedule maintenance as required.
Enter required data into the ERP system.
Inspect incoming goods according to company procedures.
Halt processing or shipping when nonconforming material is found; label and isolate it to prevent accidental use.
Initiate corrective or preventive action, after obtaining approval from Management, Quality, or Engineering.
Take precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.