Shipping Supervisor

Dg-Foods,-LLC; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

DG Foods in Hazlehurst, MS is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to lead shipping, cooler, and dock operations on a designated shift. This role reports to the Shift Manager and drives efficiency, safety, and quality in daily activities.

The ideal candidate has experience in shipping or distribution, strong organizational skills, and the ability to implement cost-saving measures while maintaining high standards of safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to manage shipping, receiving, dock and cooler ops.
• Must have strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Bilingual in Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping, loading/unloading and cooler/dock ops for the shift.
• Train and motivate staff to maintain operational excellence.
• Ensure plant security and prevent theft.
• Learn and apply USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and GPM policies for compliance.
• Uphold safety programs and conduct hazard inspections.
• Monitor operations to meet quality standards and regulations.
• Implement cost-saving measures and promote efficiency.
• Coordinate departmental activities to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Provide leadership to achieve company goals and ensure customer service.
• Collaborate with leaders to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain positive employee relations and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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6201-SHIPPING/RECEIVING - Full Time Mississippi, Hazlehurst, MS, US

Position Summary

DG Foods is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to join our management team at our Hazelhurst, MS facility. This role involves overseeing the shipping, cooler, and dock operations during a designated shift, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. Reporting to the Shift Manager, this individual will manage various functions including shipping, receiving, dock, and cooler operations oversight.

Essential Job Functions

• Managing and coordinating the shipping, loading, unloading, and cooler/dock operations for the designated shift.
• Training and motivating staff to maintain operational excellence.
• Ensuring plant security measures are in place to prevent theft and safeguard assets.
• Must be able to learn and understand USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and GPM policies to ensure compliance.
• Upholding safety and health programs, and conducting inspections to mitigate hazards.
• Monitoring operations to meet quality specifications and regulatory standards.
• Implementing cost-saving measures and promoting efficiency.
• Coordinating departmental activities to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Providing leadership and direction to achieve company goals.
• Ensuring effective customer service and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborating with functional leaders to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Maintaining positive employee relations and resolving conflicts.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversees, approximately, up to 15 direct reports.
• Develops and apply new skills to enhance performance.
• Mentors and coaches shipping employees fostering an environment of positive continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, however, equivalent experience will be considered. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of direct shipping, warehousing, or distribution experience is a plus.
• Must be able to always maintain a high and relatable level of professionalism.
• Must have excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to always maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong conflict resolution and customer service skills are essential.
• Bilingual in Spanish is extremely desirable.
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office 365, and/or related software.
• Dependable transportation to and from DG Food facilities.
• Must be at least 21 years old and eligible to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in varying environments, including cold and wet conditions.
• Capable of lifting and maneuvering up to 30 pounds.
• Visual acuity is required for close and peripheral tasks.

About DG Foods

DG Foods is the south’s premier poultry custom processor and portioner with locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. We are committed to being a service-oriented supplier of high-quality poultry products within a workplace that is safe, healthy, and injury-free. We are dedicated to safely meeting our customers’ needs and expectations as well as continually being at the forefront of product quality, processes, and customer service.

DG Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.