Shipping Supervisor

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. is hiring a Shipping Supervisor for its Syracuse Division to direct shipping activities and oversee inventory, ensuring accurate and timely loading and shipping of finished goods. The role reports to the Plant Manager in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of shipping leadership experience, familiarity with corrugated packaging, and strong math and computer skills. This on-site position requires forklift experience and collaboration across shifts.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a shipping supervisor or manager
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred
• High school diploma / GED

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of the shipping department and manage inventory.
• Collaborate with customers and sales; monitor shipping schedule and be part of the planning team.
• Maintain filing systems and process customer pickups; coordinate with other supervisors.
• Administer the forklift fleet and yard equipment; ensure safe, timely loading and shipping of products.
• Prepare daily performance reports; monitor budget and shipping-related costs.
• Attend profit projection meetings and participate in continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Organizational skills

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Syracuse Division

Title: Shipping Supervisor

Reports to: Plant Manager

Department: Production

Position Purpose:

Responsible for directing activities of the shipping department and managing inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
• Maintain high level of housekeeping in the warehouse and shipping department

• Correspond directly with customers and sales
• Monitor shipping schedule. Member of the planning team
• Maintain filing system
• Process customer pickups as required
• Collaborate, consult and communicate with other supervisors on all shifts
• Administer the truck scheduling system
• Develop delivery schedules for all orders
• Recommend changes for improvements in efficiency and performance
• Schedule dock appointments with customers as needed
• Compile a daily performance report and distribute
• Responsible meeting operational budget including all shipping related costs (Freight, Pallets….)
• Contact and schedule outside carriers as required
• Assist in warehouse as needed
• Spot trailers as needed
• Reconcile daily shipping log
• Ensure prompt, accurate loading and shipping of finished product for customers
• Monitor all job functions to match quality and safety policies
• Ensure prompt and accurate execution of all job functionsEnsure all projects are completed timely and accurately
• Work from written and verbal directions
• Maintain neat and orderly work area

• Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting
• Full inventory two times per year
• Cycle counting inventory monthly
• Maintain the aged inventory process
• Responsible for the forklift fleet in shipping
• Responsible for the proper maintenance and care of the yard horse
• Attends profit projection meeting weekly

Skill Set:

• Basic math and computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Organizational skills
• Forklift experience

Qualifications Desired:

• 5 years of experience as a shipping supervisor or manager
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred
• High school diploma / GED

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.

$75,000 - $85,000 a year