Shipping Supervisor 3rd/C Shift

Job Description

SUMMARY : The Shipping Supervisor will provide day-to-day leadership and management for all Shipping / Material Handling / Freezer employees at the Seaboard Triumph Foods Processing Plant in Sioux City. Ensure production outputs are met, adhere to company policies and procedures, and responsible for employee performance and retention. Responsible for assuring shipping schedules are met by organizing and coordinating trailer loads. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Will train employees; plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance; reward discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems. Must be flexible with work schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Provide the day-to-day leadership and management for Production employees in department.
• Assigns, directs and monitors work performed by Shipping / Material Handling / Freezer employees.
• Responsible for employee's performance appraisal, development, and discipline. Must be able to address and resolve issues.
• Ensure all new hires and existing employees perform their jobs safely, correctly and with the highest level of quality and ability.
• Responsible for assuring shipping schedules are met by organizing and coordinating trailer loads.
• Communicate daily expectations, direction and instructions and provide ongoing feedback to employees. Communicate any changes in policies or procedures as needed.
• Develop collaborative working relationship with all departments in the Plant.
• Complete all reports accurately and timely.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, accident investigation analysis, conduct departmental safety meetings, and utilize equipment provided for employee protection.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and / or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university : or minimum three years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS : Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations. Ability to perform necessary calculations for completion of production paperwork.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able to make decisions on routine matters utilizing company policies and procedures and directions from upper management.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; or feel / hold objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak; hear taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MISSION, VISION, VALUES : Must believe and lead STF’s MISSION of producing quality port products, igniting the passion and growth of our team members, helping our community thrive, and making our business prosperous. Remembering that together we will achieve more by working safely and cultivating an inclusive and empowering environment. Must believe and fully engage in STF’s VISION of being a place where we all belong, working as one, to build out future. Must live STF’s VALUES in all decisions, behaviors, and interactions, which include-

SAFETY- Be committed to the safety and welfare of all employees through prevention, education, and awareness, with the ultimate goal of eliminating workplace accidents.

QUALITY- Our customers and families depend on us to provide a safe, quality product, by maintaining the highest food safety standards and desired customer specifications. Must take pride in the products we produce and serve.

DIVERSITY- We embrace diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourage a sense of belonging.

COMMUNITY- Be a positive representative of STF in our community while supporting the organizations who work for the betterment of Siouxland.

SUSTAINABILITY- Be a steward of the earth by managing our environmental footprint.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet, cold / hot and / or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. Temperatures fluctuate between set points of -10 35 degrees. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a level wear OSHA required hearing protection is required.