What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping supervisor position at Lakeview Farms?
Job Description
Job Purpose :
This position is responsible for establishing daily production goals for a department within the Distribution Center, and monitors standards to improve performance.
The Supervisor will lead and manage through and with a staff of hourly team members.
Primary Duties :
- Perform research and analysis; assist in the design and development of distribution processes which include quality, safety, cost reduction and operations to facilitate continuous process improvement
- Establishes daily production goals and monitors intra-day performance to achieve these goals
- Monitors production standards and develops programs to improve operational throughput
- Observes Team Members activities and work methods, recommends areas of opportunity
- Coaches team members towards meeting goals.
- Assists in training team members on distribution processes and equipment
- Participates in root cause analysis and recommends changes & improvements
- Assists the DC Manager in problem resolution relating to production, standard operating procedures, safety and quality
- Evaluates the performance of Team Members and communicates feedback regarding job performance and expectations in a timely manner
- Participates on distribution project teams acting as a co-facilitator or facilitator
- May act as a project manager on assigned projects
- May serve on cross-functional teams
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Training / Systems :
- Time management skills and the ability to delegate
- Ability to lead and develop people utilizing excellent communication skills
- Flexibility and willingness to change direction and focus as business needs dictate
- Ability and willingness to work alternative shifts as required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software
Last updated : 2024-11-24
