Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Job Summary

The Shipping & Receiving supervisor will oversee the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements.

• Supervises and trains employees in the manufacturing department.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the distribution team including receiving, storing, and shipping staff.
• Handles discipline of employees in accordance with union contract & company policy.

• Directs production and inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials storage.
• Directs production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts.
• Maintains inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines.
• Works with purchasing department to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Oversees shipping and receiving functions related to purchased parts and finished goods.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce transportation costs and charges.
• Supervises and monitors storage of purchased parts and finished goods.
• Performs write-offs on damaged or obsolete inventory to reflect accurate value of inventory.
• Establishes procedures for conducting and valuing year-end physical inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Schedules pickup, delivery, and distribution of products and materials.
• Forecasts peak delivery periods and issues appropriate work assignments.
• Collaborates with department heads to coordinate production, sales, record controls, and purchasing.
• Provides shipping instructions and routing information; confirms and coordinates delivery times and locations.
• Establishes warehouse safety and security programs and training activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.