Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Grand Rapids Chair Company; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Volunteer Hours

Competitive Salaries

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Receiving/Shipping Supervisor to lead logistics operations. This role involves managing incoming and outgoing materials, ensuring compliance with export regulations, and optimizing freight performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials management, excellent communication skills, and a knack for problem-solving. Join a family-owned business that values work-life balance and offers competitive salaries and benefits. Be part of a culture that encourages personal and professional growth while crafting high-quality, Michigan-made furniture. If you're ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or 10 years experience in Materials, Purchasing, and Logistics.
• Experience in leading teams using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing products and materials efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations and maintain accurate records.
• Solve shipping issues promptly and manage freight performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

10 years experience in Materials, Purchasing, and Logistics

Tools

ERP Systems

TMS (Transportation Management System)

Personal Computers

Job description

Are you looking for a company that values work-life balance, offers benefits like tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer hours, and fosters a transparent, employee-focused culture? You've come to the right place.

At Grand Rapids Chair, we craft furniture that fosters connection and creativity in the spaces where people gather. As a family-owned business, we've built our process around the customer, delivering high-quality, Michigan-made furniture with friendly service and fast lead times.

Our commitment to excellence is driven by our values. We believe every employee plays a role in shaping the future of GRC, and together, we push boundaries, take ownership, and celebrate our collective success together.

We encourage you to 'Go Be Awesome!'

At GRC, know life extends beyond work. That's why we offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and opportunities for learning and professional growth. We're proud to be named one of Grand Rapids' Best and Brightest Companies to Work For - because just like our customers, we want our employees to sit happy, too.

The Receiving/Shipping Supervisor is responsible for all activities related to incoming and outgoing products and materials. This includes accurate and timely transactions, organization of materials, and execution to meet KPI's and financial targets. This work also includes communicating with suppliers and freight companies on a variety of business initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for an accurate and timely freight quoting process to support the Customer and Sales Operation's needs.
• Ship outgoing materials according to customer requirements.
• Prepare records of goods shipped, such as bills of lading; calculate and review weight and shipping charges and keep files of shipping records in TMS and other databases.
• Direct customer communication to coordinate shipment and delivery. Communicates, updates and follows through as required.
• Solve problems related to shipping quickly - internal shipping issues and Freight Carrier issues through freight claims.
• Enter, manage, and track closure of freight claims.
• Manage freight performance and costs to achieve delivery requirements, (complete, correct, and on time) and freight financial targets.
• Use data to analyze performance. Investigate, prioritize and make improvements.
• Responsible for export compliance including NAFTA certificates and documentation.
• Responsible for accurate and timely receipt of materials.
• Responsible for the timely put away of materials.
• Ensure all materials are ready, available, and in the proper location for manufacturing schedules.
• Maintain accurate record keeping of all off-site storage, including transactions and transfers.
• Work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Keeps area neat, clean and organized according to company standards.
• Is willing to support manufacturing and materials teams as needed.
• Maintains focus on improving the business through visual management and other LEAN tools modeled after the Toyota Production System (TPS).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred OR a minimum of 10 years related experience in Materials, Purchasing, and Logistics along with 2-5 years leadership experience.
• Experience or proven capability within ERP systems to use reports and navigate company information for problem solving.
• Proficient use of personal computers and computer operation within a network environment.
• Experience in leading a team or projects using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Agile and self-motivated learner.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Independent thinker with ability to manage in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Shift Days: Full-Time

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category: Materials Management