TP- Shipping Supervisor - 1st Shift

Position Summary: Responsible for the daily warehouse logistics and shipping operations for a high-volume distribution center. Responsible for coordinating the safe packaging, staging, and dispatching of fabricated pipe spools, ductwork, plumbing assemblies, tools, and raw materials to various commercial construction job sites. This position ensures that deliveries are optimized, materials are flawlessly tracked, and project timelines are met with maximum efficiency and minimum waste.

Represents TP Mechanical Contractors in a professional manner.

• Verify Lane Readiness: Confirm all lane activity is present, ensuring all necessary delivery paperwork, identification magnets, and materials are accurate and staged properly.
• Oversee Shipping Execution: Track and direct material movement to the designated Shipping Area, instructing the Shipping Supervisor to execute physical staging and loading.
• Quality Assurance Documentation: Take and upload digital photographs of unloaded lanes and fully loaded trailers to maintain strict quality control and loading verification.
• Data & Paperwork Handoff: Collect, organize, and promptly deliver all completed Bill of Ladings (BOLs), tool tickets, and load sheets to the Data Entry Clerk.

• Schedule Execution: Manage and execute the master transportation schedule provided by the Logistics Coordinator.
• Driver Deployment: Assign specific trucks, trailers, and drivers to daily routes; communicate continuously with drivers to track transit times and route movements.
• Shipping Documentation: Create, verify, and issue all Bill of Ladings (BOLs) for outgoing shipments.
• Freight Brokering: Receive freight requests from the Logistics Coordinator, source competitive 3rd-party shipping quotes, award contracts, and coordinate their arrival/departure within the master schedule.
• Conflict Resolution: Serve as the primary point of contact to handle and resolve jobsite delivery issues, delays, or contractor complaints.
• Safe Shipping Practices: Understands safe loading, unloading and strapping techniques
• Fleet Oversight: Manage the local operations fleet (trucks and trailers, Columbus hub only).
• Fleet Maintenance: Coordinate complex repairs with the Maintenance department and perform minor, general equipment maintenance as required.
• Telematics Monitoring: Utilize and monitor Verizon Connect to track live vehicle assets, review routing issues, and address driving or safety violations immediately.

• DOT Conformity: Track, audit, and maintain absolute compliance for all DOT driver requirements, including digital/paper logs, driver health cards, and hours of service (HOS).
• Vehicle Inspections: Enforce and track mandatory Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), ensuring Pre-Trip and Post-Trip inspections are performed perfectly.
• Regulatory Compliance: Champion a culture of safety across the fleet and shipping yard, ensuring compliance with OSHA and FMCSA standards.

• Direct Supervision: Manage, direct, and evaluate the performance of the Shipping Area Lead and forklift operators.
• Timecard Approvals: Review, sign off, and submit accurate weekly work hours for all subordinate hourly employees.
• Attendance Tracking: Document and report all employee tardiness, late arrivals, and shift call-offs to management/HR.

• Process Development: Collaborate with management to develop, test, and implement new internal workflows and electronic tracking systems.
• QA/QC
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Assist the QA/QC department in managing and dispersing failed materials to proper corrective areas regarding Non-Conforming Lane Audits.

All other duties as assigned.