Ship Supervisor I

Position Summary

The Shipping Supervisor is the primary leader for shipping employees, ensuring that finished goods are retrieved from production, stored, and loaded for outbound shipments. Other responsibilities include managing the inventory of finished goods as well as packaging supplies and supporting other business functions as required.

Key Performance Areas (Essential Functions of the Position)

• Leadership and supervision of shipping employees including scheduling and timecard approval.
• Ensure shipping employees perform job responsibilities safely and correctly
• Ensure all shipping documents are created and maintained accurately. This includes BOLs, hold tags, and associated documents.
• Perform inventory cycle counts – correct and follow up on any inventory discrepancies
• Ownership of finished goods inventory, ensuring that product is shipped properly and hold product is handled according to guidelines and disposition.
• Develop improvement plans to increase efficiency in the shipping operation
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness in the shipping and dock areas
• Perform shipping functions as needed, including driving a forklift
• Ensure and promote compliance with company safety guidelines as well as policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Key Success Factors for Position

• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills
• Able to influence others and manage conflicts
• Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
• Extremely high standards of excellence

Experiences / Education Requirements

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Management, or Logistics; or equivalent experience with high school diploma/equivalency
• A minimum of 3 years in a leadership/supervisory role with experience in shipping
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Equipment driving experience – acquire or maintain certifications on required equipment

Working Conditions

General Manufacturing Environment:

Work is regularly performed inside the plant and occasionally in the surrounding grounds and facilities. Because of this, employees are frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wind, rain and snow. Lighting varies based on the season, weather and conditions in the plant. Employees regularly work near moving mechanical parts, material handling equipment and are exposed to ergonomic hazards, noise and dust.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Work is fast paced, and employees are expected to perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor, therefore they must have excellent stamina, be in good physical condition and capable of handling objects up to 75 pounds in weight. Individuals must also have good eyesight, hearing and better than average coordination in order to keep up with production equipment. In addition to these requirements employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend, climb, and walk about the facility and production areas.

Professional Conduct:

Each employee of Standlee Premium Western Forage has a responsibility to know, to understand and to abide by Workplace Professional Standards of Conduct. Professional Conduct includes Customer Service, Courtesy, Ethics, Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Accountability, confidentiality, and Professionalism.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel to local Standlee locations (by vehicle), occasional travel by air as directed.