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Shipping Supervisor

Partners Personnel
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Shipping Supervisor

Reports to : Warehouse Manager

Position Summary :

Leads day-to-day operational activities pertaining to the Shipping Department. Ensures material is picked, packed, shipped on time and in an efficient manner.  Effectively delegate’s workload to department leads and personnel. All while maintaining a clean and safe work environment .

Essential Responsibilities :

In addition to the Responsibilities of “Shipping Supervisor” :

  • Ensure all department equipment is in proper working condition (forklifts, pickers, crane, hand tools, etc.)
  • Effectively communicates with department supervisors and upper management.  Utilizes email to communicate with Receiving, Front Office, and Sales Departments.
  • Manages Daily operational reports to identify workload and utilize OT as needed.
  • Coordinates with Sales on any request, priority levels, and any issues that may arise.
  • Coordinates with Logistics on outbound shipments (flatbeds, Motor freight, hot shots, etc.).
  • Coordinates with QC on material discrepancies and non-conforming stock material.
  • Process and handles picking tickets by effectively communicating with Sales, Department Supervisors, and QC.
  • Supports Will-call traffic by efficiently loading orders in a timely manner.
  • Manages loading dock space daily by communicating with Logistics and Sales.
  • Effectively trains personnel on company processes and procedures, submits training records, and identifies areas that need additional training.
  • Attends production meetings to identify departmental issues and discuss ways to correct them.
  • Identifies areas of improvement while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
  • Manages shipping personnel on picking, packing, checking, and shipping processes.
  • Effectively organizes and manages a team of 7 to 10 employees
  • Duties are not limited to those described above and may be expanded as needed

Information and Activities Critical to Process Quality :

  • Material Verification and Documentation :
  • o   Visual Inspection

    o   Heat number(s) of each line item written on the Product Release

    o   Marking on the material matches what is written on the release

    o   Product release is properly filled out

    o   Ensure information on the wrapped pallet is properly written

    o   Ensure the BOL is placed on the correct orders prior to shipment

  • Coordinates with sales :
  • o   Quality Changes on Orders

    o   Hot Shipments

    o   Cancelation Requests

    o   Ship via

    o   Material Discrepancy’s

    o   Order Substitutions

    o   Project Orders

  • Will Calls and Small Parcel Shipments :
  • o   Ensure vehicles are correctly loaded in a timely manner

    o   Photo verification of each shipment leaving the shipping the docs

    o   Verify all Small Parcel Shipments are packaged correctly, labelled, and sent UPS same day.

  • Shipping Dock :
  • o   Ensure dock is organized and clear for forklift traffic

    o   All shipments are placed in the correct lanes for shipment

    o   Daily Checks for missed shipments

    Department Responsibilities :

  • Quality Management Systems (QMS) :
  • o   Train on Department Work Instructions & Job Scope

    o   Train on Quality Policy and Department Processes

    o   Process Flow

    o   Conduct meetings and submit training records

    o   Quarterly competency reviews on personnel

    o   Effectively identify areas that need additional training

  • Safety :
  • o   Hold brief daily safety meetings with department personnel

    o   Maintain clear aisle ways and organize racks and dock space

    o   Maintain equipment checklists

    o   Quarterly maintenance on equipment (hand tools, pickers, forklifts, etc.)

    o   Enforces and monitors “Lock-out / Tag-out” protocol

    o   Communicates equipment breakdowns and safety hazards to upper management and HSE

    o   Ongoing responsibility of creating and implementing a safe work environment

    Qualifications :

  • Speak and read English. Bilingual Spanish a plus
  • 3 years PVF industry experience
  • Ability to read and understand industry specifications, charts, and tables
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Basic computer skills. Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
  • Must have average reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
  • Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
  • Able to stand and operate a variety of equipment as assigned
  • Takes initiative and can work independently
  • Requires a high level of attention to detail
  • Able to handle multiple tasks and priorities
  • Company Description

    At Partners Personnel, our dedicated Recruiting Specialists work to find you a job that best suits your needs, schedule, and strengths. Whether you’re looking for something temporary or long-term, you can rely on our expert employment services to get you hired as soon as tomorrow!

    Get in touch with your local Partners team today to build a career with some of the nation’s top employers across the light industrial, contact center, maintenance, and engineering, accounting and finance, creative, IT, and administrative industries.

    At Partners Personnel, we truly believe that our people are at the heart of our company. We prioritize our employees by providing them with personalized onboarding, comprehensive medical benefits, referral bonuses, attendance and performance recognitions, and our highly coveted Associate of the Year award. The winner of this award and a guest of their choice is invited to our Annual Company Conference, where they get to share all they were able to achieve in their personal and professional lives with the help of Partners Personnel. Choose Partners Personnel today to see the difference in staffing made personal.

    Company Description

    At Partners Personnel, our dedicated Recruiting Specialists work to find you a job that best suits your needs, schedule, and strengths. Whether you’re looking for something temporary or long-term, you can rely on our expert employment services to get you hired as soon as tomorrow! Get in touch with your local Partners team today to build a career with some of the nation’s top employers across the light industrial, contact center, maintenance, and engineering, accounting and finance, creative, IT, and administrative industries. At Partners Personnel, we truly believe that our people are at the heart of our company. We prioritize our employees by providing them with personalized onboarding, comprehensive medical benefits, referral bonuses, attendance and performance recognitions, and our highly coveted Associate of the Year award. The winner of this award and a guest of their choice is invited to our Annual Company Conference, where they get to share all they were able to achieve in their personal and professional lives with the help of Partners Personnel. Choose Partners Personnel today to see the difference in staffing made personal.

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