Senior Shipping & Distribution Supervisor

Flowers Baking Co of Oxford, Inc; Oxford (PA); On-site; USD 70,500 - 92,476; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Professional growth & training

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. seeks a Distribution/Shipping Supervisor to assist the Director of Distribution in ensuring safe, efficient, and timely operation of Shipping and Transport.

The role requires on-the-job competency affecting product safety and quality, with responsibilities spanning policy execution, staff instruction, and timely shipment of products. Primary duties include supervising shipping staff and third-party providers, coordinating with Production and Sales, and maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years experience as transport driver or supervisor and two (2) years experience as Shipping Supervisor.
• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Completion of formal management skills training program.

Responsibilities

• Carry out policies established by company officials and policy manuals.
• Ensures that shipping employees are properly instructed in the care and safe operation of equipment.
• Directs and oversees activities of the Shipping Supervisors, 3rd party transport providers, and shipping employees.
• Functions in the capacity of the Distribution Manager in his/her absence.
• Ensures that products received from Production Department and from other plants are properly handled and shipped on schedule.
• Ensures that sales department and affiliated companies receive products ordered on schedule.
• Assists in the recruitment of qualified personnel to meet shipping and transport personnel needs.
• Develops and maintains good employee relations.
• Maintains Safety Programs and safe operating procedures and monitors employee compliance.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Assists Distribution Manager in maintaining familiarization and compliance with Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sarbanes Oxley, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.)
• Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
• Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

Skills

Transport experience

Shipping supervision

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. seeks a Distribution/Shipping Supervisor to assist the Director of Distribution in ensuring safe, efficient, and timely operation of Shipping and Transport.

The role requires on-the-job competency affecting product safety and quality, with responsibilities spanning policy execution, staff instruction, and timely shipment of products. Primary duties include supervising shipping staff and third-party providers, coordinating with Production and Sales, and maintaining safety