What are the responsibilities and job description for the WAREHOUSE/SHIPPING SUPERVISOR position at Smyth Companies?
Smyth-Boston seeks candidates who take pride in what they do, love being a part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new possibilities for our customers. Join our collaborative team and take part in the opportunity to make a difference!
The Warehouse / Shipping Supervisor develops and maintains an organized and effective workflow through the warehouse and shipping departments to ensure quality, timeliness, and a professional inventory storage and delivery of finished product and raw materials. This position will show hands-on leadership in areas of Lean Manufacturing, inventory management, BRC quality systems, innovation and current systems technology.
The Warehouse / Shipping Supervisor role is an Exempt / Salaried position.
Our full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and much more.
Compensation is based on skills and experience
Key responsibilities include :
- Provide leadership, direction, training, performance management, and growth opportunities for warehouse and shipping staff through daily supervision; work to further establish an improvement-oriented environment and culture.
- Define the structure and required staffing levels to obtain optimum efficiency; provide workflow assessments and recommendation for improvement as necessary.
- Identify, recommend, and implement areas for lean improvement / modification.
- Lead, or collaborate with, continuous improvement teams focusing on lean methodologies. Assist with driving sustainability through training, controlled documents, and audits.
- Ensure accurate and timely shipments, including overseeing special projects that require special packaging and shipping logistics.
- Oversee the inventory management of packaging supplies, cartons, and miscellaneous shipping items to meet day to day production requirements.
- Monitor the maintenance on warehouse and shipping equipment for both preventative and immediate repairs to ensure maximized efficiencies and available capacity.
- Work closely with teams / departments to create an environment that supports workflow and continuous improvement of warehouse and shipping operations.
- Work closely with the OpEx department to enhance quality and process improvement.
- Collaborate with the customer service department regarding mailing lists, inventory, second class reporting and other matters relating to distribution and traffic.
- Research, compile, and prepare reports, manuals, correspondence or other information required by management on a timely basis.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions in compliance with BRC and Lean Manufacturing.
- Remain current concerning rates on all modes of transportation and select the best methods of shipment from the standpoint of economy and prompt delivery when appropriate.
Ideal candidate must demonstrate :
Education, Skills, and Experience :
