Shipping Supervisor

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Summary

Responsible for the preparation, communicating and monitoring of the shipments of products, ensuring customer requirements and inventory policies are met. Also responsible for the documentation and accuracy of inventory as well as monitoring inventory systems and bill of material maintenance. Supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment and receipt.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between Renfro and third-party distribution vendor, ensuring consistent and accurate communication regarding all shipments.
• Serves as the primary source of communication for corporate management.
• Maintains accurate weekly reports which track all shipments.
• Maintains receiving function through inspection and acceptance of incoming shipments and returns.
• Ensures the distribution of relevant paperwork.
• Ensures customer requirements are consistently followed and met.
• Coordinates truck routes; supervises and supports truck drivers and equipment.
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Coordinates the truck loading function with other supervisors.
• Coordinates customer routing.
• Monitors and updates status information to ensure deliveries, as well as coordinates special shipments.
• Handles customer pick-ups, including location and loading of the materials; completes necessary paperwork.
• Coordinates and participates in periodic inventory checks/cycle counts and year-end inventory.
• Maintains a safe work environment and safe working conduct from all employees. Reports and remove all safety hazards immediately as discovered.
• Tracks attendance, conducts time sheet reviews, and approves/submits to payroll.
• Ensures coverage with respect to vacations, sick days, and other time off allowances.
• Ensures all company and customer policies and procedures are followed.
• Provides input on performance reviews and performance objectives.
• Attends meetings to discuss new ideas, share information, and to solve problems.
• Performs other tasks or assignments as assigned by leadership
• Major responsibilities will include:
• Adhere to company policies, including attendance and punctuality
• Communicate with co-workers, management and others in a courteous and professional manner;
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions including but not limited to confidentiality requirements.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

2nd Shift Shipping Department

Professional Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills and meeting deadlines
• Positive attitude and ability to handle highly confidential information
• Ability to reflect positive attitude and disciplined work ethic
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work independently
• High energy level
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in being a self-starter
• Ability to deal with internal/external customers with enthusiasm and professionalism
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential
• Must possess confidence, good judgement, energy and the right personality to work in a challenging environment.
  
  

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Secondary education as plus
• Previous supervisory experience beneficial
• Previous warehouse/distribution experience preferred
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Computer skills including mainframe and Microsoft Office
• Excel skills necessary
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Critical thinking – ability to devise plans of actions and assess those plans regularly
• Ability to effectively handle multiple orders, people and many moving pieces within the DC
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer at any time with or without notice.
  
  

AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without race, color, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected characteristics. *