Shipping Supervisor

Texas Pipe And Supply Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Pipe And Supply Company seeks an experienced individual in Houston to lead shipping department operations. The role requires overseeing material management and timely shipping while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will manage a team, communicate effectively with different departments, and ensure operational efficiency. Seeking candidates with a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of industry experience.

Qualifications

• Speak and read English; bilingual Spanish a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in the PVF industry.
• Ability to read and understand industry specifications, charts, and tables.
• Basic computer skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational activities in the Shipping Department.
• Ensure all department equipment is operational.
• Communicate effectively with department supervisors.
• Manage daily operational reports.

Skills

English proficiency

3+ years PVF industry experience

Basic computer skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details: Level – Experienced, Job Location – Houston, TX 77051, Position Type – Full Time, Education Level – High School, Job Shift – Day, Job Category – Warehouse.

Position Summary: Leads day-to-day operational activities pertaining to the Shipping Department. Ensures material is picked, packed, shipped on time and in an efficient manner. Effectively delegates workload to department leads and personnel while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• In addition to the responsibilities of Shipping Supervisor
• Ensure all department equipment is in proper working condition (forklifts, pickers, crane, hand tools, etc.)
• Effectively communicate with department supervisors and upper management, utilizing email to communicate with Receiving, Front Office, and Sales Departments.
• Manage daily operational reports to identify workload and utilize overtime as needed.
• Coordinate with Sales on any request, priority levels, and any issues that may arise.
• Coordinate with Logistics on outbound shipments (flatbeds, motor freight, hot shots, etc.).
• Coordinate with QC on material discrepancies and non-conforming stock material.
• Process and handle picking tickets by effectively communicating with Sales, Department Supervisors, and QC.
• Support Will-call traffic by efficiently loading orders in a timely manner.
• Manage loading dock space daily by communicating with Logistics and Sales.
• Effectively train personnel on company processes and procedures, submit training records, and identify areas that need additional training.
• Attend production meetings to identify departmental issues and discuss ways to correct them.
• Identify areas of improvement while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Manage shipping personnel on picking, packing, checking, and shipping processes.
• Effectively organize and manage a team of 7 to 10 employees.
• Other duties as may be expanded as needed.

Department Responsibilities – Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• Train on department work instructions and job scope.
• Train on quality policy and department processes.
• Process flow.
• Conduct meetings and submit training records.
• Quarterly competency reviews on personnel.
• Effectively identify areas that need additional training.

Department Responsibilities – Safety

• Hold brief daily safety meetings with department personnel.
• Maintain clear aisle ways and organize racks and dock space.
• Maintain equipment checklists.
• Quarterly maintenance on equipment (hand tools, pickers, forklifts, etc.).
• Enforce and monitor Lock-out / Tag-out protocol.
• Communicate equipment breakdowns and safety hazards to upper management and HSE.
• Ongoing responsibility of creating and implementing a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Speak and read English; bilingual Spanish a plus.
• 3+ years PVF industry experience.
• Ability to read and understand industry specifications, charts, and tables.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills. Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• Must have average reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Able to stand and operate a variety of equipment as assigned.
• Takes initiative and can work independently.
• Requires a high level of attention to detail.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and priorities.