Outbound Supervisor

Unique Industries, Inc.; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Team environment

Job summary

Unique Industries, Inc. is seeking an Outbound Supervisor to manage the Blairs, Virginia warehouse shipping operations. The role focuses on directing workflows, maintaining accuracy, and ensuring safety and efficiency across the shipping department.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, supervise staff, attend daily management meetings, and uphold quality and safety standards in a family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and improve processes.
• Clear oral and written communication to coordinate with teams.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Manages shipping of customer orders with 100% accuracy.
• Monitors and maintains departmental budget.
• Develops, implements SOPs to improve quality and efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with warehouse systems and RF tools.
• Oversees safe handling of goods and housekeeping in the department.
• Provides daily direction and resolves problems for the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (A.A.) preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

WMS

JDE

Job description

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. So, if you are looking for a job that is exciting, rewarding, and team-focused - then apply today! We would love to have you come join the party.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking an Outbound Supervisor to work in the Blairs, Virginia, warehouse. The Outbound Supervisor is responsible for managing and directing efficient work flow associated with the Shipping Department.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Manages the shipping of customer orders with 100% accuracy.
• Monitors, and maintains departmental budget.
• Develops, executes, and revises departmental SOP’s to enhance quality, quantity, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates compliance in established warehouse systems integrity relative to RF and system verification tools.
• Ensures the safe and proper handling of goods through material handling equipment.
• Manages adherence to departmental housekeeping procedures through the removal of cardboard, plastic, paper, and other warehouse debris.
• Maintains records necessary for the preparation and distribution of accurate and timely reports.
• Interacts with all areas of the department to understand issues and assess needs to improve consistency and integrity of processes.
• Responsible for daily management and supervision of departmental workforce including: providing direction, setting deadlines, and resolving problems. Administers corrective action according to company guidelines.
• Attends daily management meetings.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Stays current with developments within the manufacturing and distribution field and shares expertise with others.
• Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• A commitment to companywide quality and safety is required.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of distribution warehouse procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate with management, colleagues, line staff, and individuals outside the company in order to meet departmental goals.
• Strong analytical skills with a methodological approach to problem solving and implementation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to present ideas, and/or facts and recommendations effectively.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret related documents.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, WMS and JDE
• Ability to manage groups through project implementation.
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree (A.A.) preferred.
• One to three years’ experience in a distribution/manufacturing environment required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid State Driver’s License required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.*

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use repetitive hand motions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach overhead, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay

• We offer competitive pay based on job-related skills, experience, relevant education, training, and geographic location.
• The starting annual salary is $54,000.
• Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, the Company’s compensation guidelines, and business needs.

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.