Shipping Operations Lead

Hood-Container-1; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Oldsmar, FL is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to manage the shipping office, forklift operators, truck drivers, and warehouse staff. You will oversee scheduling, daily operations, and coordination with customer service to ensure on-time deliveries.

Responsibilities include optimizing truck routes, receiving goods, leading the loading team, and maintaining safety and efficiency across the shipping department.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Truck Drivers’ runs in the most cost-efficient and time-saving manner possible.
• Receive goods and materials in an efficient and well-coordinated manner.
• Lead Forklift Operators in the daily routine of loading trucks neatly and to the customer’s complete satisfaction.
• Assist the Production Manager and all personnel in meeting customer requirements.
• Coordinate repairs of trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and dock doors.
• Coordinate with Customer Service the on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Keep the management team informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of the shipping team.
• Adheres to daily production schedule.
• Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
• Establish high morale within a team by showing fairness and consistency.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop strong rapport with various freight lines.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Directly supervises forklift drivers, warehouse leader and truck drivers.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws.

Job description

Hood Container Corporation in Oldsmar, FL is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to manage the shipping office, forklift operators, truck drivers, and warehouse staff. You will oversee scheduling, daily operations, and coordination with customer service to ensure on-time deliveries.

Responsibilities include optimizing truck routes, receiving goods, leading the loading team, and maintaining safety and efficiency across the shipping department.