What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Supervisor position at Traditions?
Traditions® Performance Firearms is looking for a Shipping Supervisor to join their team!
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of shipping professionals while maintaining productivity, positive attitude, and overall understanding of company goals and initiatives.
- Develop standardized business processes in the shipping department and work to improve our on time delivery and shipping accuracy.
- Suggest/develop efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes.
- Identify problems and propose solutions to other members of management. Promote cooperation with other departments.
- Help manage the daily workload, staffing and safety of the shipping department.
- Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Ensure warehouse, truck and premises security. Evaluate and apply consistent performance, safety, attendance and work rule/contract discipline in accordance with company policies.
- Maintain associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings; maintain on-going interaction; keep open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures; submit and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement.
- Verify the requirements and compliance with individual vendors routing guides.
- Perform the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed included but not limited to:
- Compare identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
- Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates and working with carriers if necessary.
- Package shipments according to customer specifications or set standards.
- Accurately and efficiently process orders/shipments through StarShip.
- Prepare documents such as bill of ladings and shipping orders to route material.
- Accurately process all paperwork including international shipments and EDI for orders requiring EDI transmission.
- Operate tier-lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.
- Help with investigation of shortages/overages, lost/damage claims.
- Follow all safety rules and make sure the department maintains a clear and tidy work area.
- Regular attendance is required.
- May occasionally be required to work overtime.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 year shipping experience.
- Minimum of 1 year supervisor experience.
- Ability to lift 65 lbs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong organizational and communication skills, detail oriented.
- Possess excellent leadership skills and the ability to work with/train others.
- Ability to adapt and provide fast response to changes.
- Positive attitude and willingness to work as a team member.
- Have experience with EDI and transportation management systems.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary/Compensation, Commensurate with Experience
- Medical & Dental Benefits
- Paid Vacations & Holidays
- 401K Plus Company Match
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is located in Old Saybrook, Connecticut and is a full time position.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
