Supervisor, Shipping

Position Summary

Responsible for training and directing employees in completing all tasks relating to the warehouse and distribution operation for FFF. This position requires interaction with Manager, Operations, Inventory Control Coordinator, Warehouse Personnel, Customer Service, Freight Carriers, and Internal Management.

Essential Functions and Duties

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Accountable for employee scheduling, authorizing overtime and approving time off.
• Responsibilities include: Interview, hire, and train employees; Plan, assign, and direct work; Appraise performance; Reward and discipline employees; Address complaints and resolve problems.
• Develop employees’ capabilities by ensuring their participation in Company training programs; Delegate to employees’ strengths; Provide adequate instructions when assigning tasks or goals; Provide positive and negative feedback when appropriate.
• Define subordinates’ duties, goals, and objectives in alignment with the Company’s strategic objectives and ensure subordinates successfully complete assignments.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.

General Responsibilities:

• Manage through subordinates organized and efficient processes for the shipping of all materials for FFF.
• Utilizing good communication with the Receiving Supervisor, Inventory Control Coordinator, and the Warehouse Manager, assist in coordinating the efforts of Shipping and Receiving to complete daily departmental tasks in an effective and efficient manner.
• When necessary, oversee the process of receiving inbound material. When necessary, assist in the process of receiving.
• Conceptualize and implement work methods and procedures to increase productivity within the warehouse and distribution operation.
• Accountable for working with the Receiving Supervisor, Inventory Control Coordinator, Materials Manager, Vendors, and Carriers to coordinate and schedule inbound PO receipts for FFF.
• Responsible for participating in open and responsive communication with all other departments.
• Oversee the completion of vehicle maintenance and inspection checklists, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date files of associated records.
• Ensure the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment by utilizing personnel to perform regular maintenance procedures, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date facility maintenance records.
• Responsible for monitoring, logging, and maintaining files of facility temperature data.
• Continuously strive to improve processes, service quality to internal and external customers, and employee relations.
• Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations and laws.
• Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance at all times.
• Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose; Display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.
• Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.
• Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifier, and; respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.
• Comply with the policies and procedures sta