Shipping Supervisor

New-Angus-LL; Aberdeen Township (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Angus-LL is seeking a shipping supervisor to plan, organize and control plant shipping operations. The role includes supervising, training, and developing team members across a weekend-inclusive shift.

You will analyze shipping issues, record data, inspect equipment, and drive safety, quality and efficiency while collaborating with management and foremen. Proficiency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in shipping operations.
• Supervisor experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Bilingual important but not necessary.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the US.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate in a diverse workforce and with upper management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze shipping and warehouse issues and recommend solutions.
• Record shipment data on designated forms or reports.
• Inspect equipment to identify causes of errors or problems.
• Guide, direct and motivate; set and monitor performance.
• Ensure safety, quality and attendance procedures are followed.
• Monitor and control inventory with spot checks and validations.
• Attend daily Supervisor meetings and participate in projects.
• Minimize downtime and maximize efficiencies.
• May participate in disciplinary procedures.

Skills

Shipping operations

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary: A skilled individual who plans, organizes and controls shipping operations of the plant, supervises, trains, and develops team members. Provides advice to management and team members to perform essential duties. This shift includes weekends.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Analyze shipping and warehouse issues and recommend solutions, such as improving shipping methods or implementing motivational plansRecord information such as personnel, pounds or cases shipped, or operational data on specified forms or reportsObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sourcesInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defectsGuiding, directing, and motivating and including setting performance standards and monitoring performanceEncouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membersCoaching, mentoring, or helping others to improve their knowledge or skillsConfirm box line and shipping leadmen run their areas productively and efficientlyMake sure employees are performing work in a safe and efficient mannerEnsure the quality of all areas within the WarehouseAct as a liaison between plant management and Fabrication or Harvest SupervisorsEnsure all team members are following plant safety, quality, and attendance proceduresAttend to and give input at daily Supervisor meetingsAttempt to minimize downtime and maximize efficienciesTour area frequently to ensure team members are performing their work properly and to ensure employee moraleWork on various special projectsAttempt to ensure that the shipping area reaches its daily standard and make correction in procedure if necessaryMust be able to accurately monitor and control inventory. This will include spot checks, receiving validation, manifest reviews, and physical inventoriesMay be involved in disciplinary procedures with team members. These may range from verbal warnings to terminationsQualifications:Minimum of 2 years’ experience in shipping operationsSupervisor experience preferredStrong organizational interpersonal & communication skillsBilingual important but not necessaryMust be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the USMust pass pre-employment screening to be eligible for employmentHigh School Diploma or GED with College training preferred but not requiredMust be able read, write and speak EnglishMust be able to communicate effectively in a diverse workforce and upper managementPhysical Ability:Ability to stand, bend, lift up to 100 poundsPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping, as needed.Work Environment:Ability to work 10-12 hours a day in a cold or hot environment.Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.