Shipping Operations Supervisor — On-Time Delivery

Socket.dev; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Job summary

Pratt Industries seeks a supervisor to oversee forklift operations, load planning, and shipping duties in our Alabama facility. You will supervise Load Planner and Forklift Operators, coordinate with the plant scheduler, and ensure on-time delivery while maximizing trailer efficiency.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift and shipping experience, and a proven ability to lead teams, enforce safety, and drive cost and quality goals in a corrugated packaging environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years’ experience as a Forklift Operator.
• One-year shipping experience.
• College and/or related technical experience preferred.
• One-year supervisory experience managing at least five people.
• Four years’ experience in the corrugated box industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Load Planner to ensure Orders are planned for 100% On Time Delivery and Maximum Trailer efficiency.
• Supervise Forklift Operators in daily loading activities to customer satisfaction.
• Attend daily Scheduling Meeting and assist the Plant Scheduler in meeting customer requirements.
• Prepare work orders and coordinate repairs of trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and dock doors.
• Coordinate with Sales Service the delivery of customer orders on time.
• Keep upper management informed of issues affecting department performance.
• Enforce corrective actions and conduct meetings with employees and union representatives.
• Conduct weekly Production/Safety meetings with department personnel.
• Adhere to production schedules and propose improvements to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
• Communicate with supervision to avoid problems during shift changes.
• Pursue ongoing career development through seminars and courses with manager approval.

Skills

Forklift operation

Supervisory experience

Shipping experience

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

College/technical experience preferred

Tools

Lift Truck Operator License

Job description

Pratt Industries seeks a supervisor to oversee forklift operations, load planning, and shipping duties in our Alabama facility. You will supervise Load Planner and Forklift Operators, coordinate with the plant scheduler, and ensure on-time delivery while maximizing trailer efficiency.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift and shipping experience, and a proven ability to lead teams, enforce safety, and drive cost and quality goals in a corrugated packaging environment.