Supervisor, Shipping

Position Title:             Shipping Supervisor

Exempt Status:           Exempt

Accountable To:         Sr. Operations Manager / Sr. Distribution Manager

Job Summary:             The Shipping Supervisor oversees the shipping operation of the distribution center. They ensure that all outbound operations are managed in an effective manner. They complete various management, organizational, and planning tasks to maintain high performance of the distribution center. Their duties include mentoring and training employees as well as building strong relationships with their teams. They need to ensure that their teams are working in a safe, accurate, efficient, and productive manner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Understands and can perform each job within the Shipping Department of the Distribution Center.
• Oversees payroll/time & attendance of their employees.
• Maintains the organization of the shift by assigning tasks to the employees throughout the shift.
• Follows all food safety and defense procedures/policies and ensures compliance with these procedures/policies.
• Coaches and trains employees to complete their jobs efficiently, safely, accurately, and productively.
• Assures safety procedures are being followed throughout the DC.
• Operates power equipment and ensures safety regulations are followed.
• Conducts regular team meetings.
• Ensure all warehouse sanitation standards are met.
• Managers new hire orientation and training.
• Ensures warehouse goals are met.
• Effectively communicates expectations to employees.
• Effectively and proactively communicates with various departments in the organization.
• Support individual team goals and initiatives.
• Maintain Shipping documentation. Enter relevant data into the warehouse management system as needed.
• Responsible for upholding company core values.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Keen Attention to Detail
• Ability to Lift Heavy Objects
• Ability to Stay on Feet for Long Periods of Time
• Positive Attitude
• Self-Motivated
• Safety Conscious
• Ability to Work in a Fast Paced, Busy Environment
• Ability to Work in a Refrigerated and Freezer Work Environment
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to Work Well on a Team but Be Self-Motivated and Independent

Machines, Tools & Equipment:

Pallet jacks, forklifts, reach trucks, power equipment, voice trained headset

Education & Experience:

• Previous leadership experience working in a distribution center preferred
• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Experience working with WMS (warehouse management systems) preferred
• Previous experience operating power equipment preferred

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.  The incumbent must be able to pass any required drug test.  The incumbent must be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information they encounter.