Supervisor Shipping

Summary:

This role is responsible for overseeing the shipping operations within the organization. This role plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient and timely shipment of products, managing logistics and transportation, and maintaining compliance with shipping regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure shipping and receiving priorities are identified and communicated.
• Organize all pre-shipment and post-shipment documentation to comply with all appropriate agencies, custom office, and shippers, clearing forwarding, and obtain all necessary import or export permissions.
• Provide reports regularly on on-time delivery and production throughput relative to staffing inefficiencies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding shipping priorities and potential issues.
• Continually improve safety records by addressing physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
• Provide recommendations for staffing resources
• Drive continuous improvement in the shipping and logistics department, focusing on improving system quality while driving down costs.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.  May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of education
• 2+ years of experience in shipping or logistics 
• Strong knowledge of shipping processes, transportation modes, and shipping regulations
• Familiarity with shipping software systems and technologies, such as warehouse management systems and transportation management systems