Shipping Warehouse Supervisor

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Newport, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

SHIPPING WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Job Family:Supply Chain

Area:Supply Chain

Reports to:Supply Chain Supervisor

Job Number:11-11

Exempt / Non-Exempt:Non-Exempt

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* Net Code:11-3071.00

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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the movement of finished goods from plant to customer.
• Clearly and professionally communicate directly with customers on truck and delivery schedules, expedites, and move ups to provide the best level of logistical customer service.
• Coordinate with carriers to ensure timely order delivery.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documents and ensure shipments are properly labeled and securely loaded.
• Ensure compliance with shipping specifications and facility safety standards.
• Maintain accurate finished good inventory within the warehouse.
• Supervise and train shipping area staff/stock movers, delegate tasks and monitor performance.
• Utilize SAP to manage ship schedules, confirm material availability and generate ship documents.
• Notify Supply Chain team of any material shortages.
• Maintain flexibility in schedule to accommodate delayed deliveries or hot pickups.
• Work with transportation companies to obtain competitive shipping quotes.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and adherence to 5S standards.
• Identify inefficiencies in shipping workflow and finished good storage and propose actionable solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and supply chain teams to align improvement efforts.
• Monitor KPI’s such as on-time delivery, shipping error rate, warehouse inventory accuracy, and inventory levels.
• Train shipping staff on new procedures and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Utilize ADP to manage team timecards and time off requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Work safely and champion co-workers to do the same.
• Work cooperatively with peers.
• Be respectful and demonstrate professionalism.
• Working overtime is a condition of employment, including being available for call ins as needed.
• Perform 5S daily and comply with the five 5S Rules to Live By.
• Know the 4 key points of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Be able to read, understand, and follow the current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Supervisor/Manager.
• Must be available to incoming truck schedules which may include extended shift hours as necessary.
• Experience with SAP and shipping platforms (Fed Ex, UPS, Freight Brokers)
• Knowledge of freight carriers, shipping documentation, and regulations
• Experience with warehouse operations and inventory control
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with safety and compliance standards
• Proactive approach to identifying and solving issues
• Flexibility in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze processes and implement improvements

Experience Requirements:

• Must have thorough knowledge of operations in the Warehouse and be familiar with the product and the processes for accurate shipments of product.
• Must have thorough knowledge of quality standards and specifications, the current Bargaining Agreement and Company Policies.
• This position does not have a relocation package available.

Position Supervised or Directed:

• Shipping Warehouse Team
• Office and manufacturing plant environment