Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

This role is responsible for supervising employees and activities required for the safe and efficient movement of materials and finished product from original receipt to outgoing shipment in compliance with company, customer, and government requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan the day-to-day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials and systems) in order to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets as agreed with Production Management
• Manage activities and relationships with cold storage facilities and freight forward warehouses including inventory accuracy, releases, inbounds/outbounds and claim resolution.
• Responsible for all activities relating to the movement and storage of all trailers in yard as well as spotting duties.
• Document daily shipping and receiving activities and review results against established targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings.
• Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to, scheduling, performance, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development and termination recommendations.
• Monitor and maintain the forklift fleet to ensure proper functionality and operational safety.
• Schedule and document all incoming and outgoing loads; working closely with all distribution centers, Corporate Logistics, and transportation companies to ensure the timely and cost-effective movement of goods.
• Ensure focused improvement tools are effectively utilized in all problem-solving situations to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate transitions between shifts and seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management
• Always maintain a safe work environment by having safe work instructions, practices, and procedures in place for all positions and ensuring that employees are trained to understand and comply with those procedures. Apply corrective action consistently when required.
• Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), food safety checks (HACCP), and product quality checks conducted according to organization policies. Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within own area of responsibility
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience & Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, lean manufacturing and other food safety, quality, and manufacturing principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels and to motivate direct reports; specifically mentoring and coaching individuals and identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.
• Working knowledge of SAP business software desired
  
  

Education

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.