Shipping Supervisor

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Support the efforts of management in meeting profit and growth objectives as established in the strategic business plan.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and the organizations.
• Work safely, within the company guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).

Job summary

The Shipping/WH Supervisor is responsible for efficiently controlling productivity through direct supervision of warehouse associates. Shipping/WH Supervisors are responsible for leading, training and supervising all associates under this position. They are responsible for safe movement and loading of all customers’ product into containers and trailers. They are required to check and complete all required paperwork. They are also required to maintain inventories, operate forklifts, and preform quality checks. Shipping/WH Supervisors will need to communicate any issues to management in a timely manner.

Summary of essential job functions

This job includes the following duties and any other as assigned by current manager:

• To ensure Total Customer Satisfaction
• Lead, train, and supervise all personnel under this position.
• Ensure all safety rules and regulations are continually observed and followed.
• Responsible for continued safety inspections and awareness.
• Supervise the receiving, shipping, and miscellaneous work to be performed for assigned customers.
• Schedule the work while in process, taking responsibility for quality and efficiency.
• Train and cross-train all hourly associates in all warehouse functions.
• Assist with the applicant interviewing process.
• Communicate company policies, procedures, and methods to associates as required.
• Maintain A&R standards of housekeeping inside and outside of the warehouse.
• Investigate any unsafe or unsanitary conditions and initiate corrective action immediately.
• Maintain security discipline; ensure daily check of the facility when closing.
• Conduct performance reviews for subordinates and conduct communication sessions for hourly associates.
• Responsible for any other duties or tasks as assigned by Management and to take direction from Management at all times.

Position Responsibilities

All employees have a Responsible Care responsibility to themselves, their families, fellow workers, community, and employer. The line organization is responsible for the RC concerns of its operation. This responsibility covers employees, equipment, materials, and methods. While it is agreed that all Incidents can be prevented by employees working safely, persons in supervisory position are to ensure employees work safely. Supervisors are responsible for carrying out details of the EHS&S(or RCP) process. They are required to provide adequate safeguards against known, or potential, environmental, safety and health hazards through communication, furnishing proper equipment, materials and methods, by training employees, and by achieving employee participation in Responsible Care. It is expected that front line supervision set a good example of safe work practices. While accepting this responsibility in the performance of their duties, they shall be expected to observe EHS&S or RC rules. A Safe Workplace is reached only when employees remain keenly alert to their Responsible Care responsibilities. They shall fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Give full support to the A&R Logistics, Inc. – Responsible Care Program.
• Support A&R Logistics, Inc. - Responsible Care Mission Statement. Ensure this statement and the philosophies contained therein are known to all employees of the team.
• Ensure employees receive required EHS&S Training and maintain documentation.
• Follow and ensure implementation of all applicable EHS regulations.
• Ensure that Responsible Care concerns are given primary consideration in all activities.
• Set an excellent example for other personnel through safe work practices.
• Ensure all employees are fully committed to, and actively participate in, the Responsible Care Program.
• Know and comply with A&R Logistics, Inc... – Responsible Care Programs contained in the RC Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Know and understand their own Responsible Care responsibilities and the Responsible Care responsibilities of all personnel on their team. Ensure each employee in their department understands their RC responsibilities.
• Empower employees to fulfill

Requirements

Minimum requirements

• High School Education, but some college preferred.
• Excellent problem solving, organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication abilities with internal and external customers.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Understanding of an inventory system
• Knowledge of safe working practices in an industrial area
• Ability to work in a fast paced team environment.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties in an independent manner with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location