Shipping Supervisor

Keany-Produce-; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Keany Produce, Inc. seeks a Shipping Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations and lead the shipping team. You will guide hourly staff, enforce safety and quality standards, and manage shift tasks using scanners and computers.

Strong leadership and food-safety knowledge are essential. The role requires supervisory experience, ability to work weekends/holidays, and proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of GMP/HACCP and USDA/FDA guidelines is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with forklift experience.
• Strong leadership, supervision and communication skills.
• Experience in HACCP/GMP and food safety practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Shipping Department daily and supervise hourly staff.
• Motivate and direct selectors, loaders, and order selectors on shifts.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and manage time sheets.
• Ensure safety, productivity, accuracy, and cost goals are met.
• Maintain proper warehouse documentation and incident reporting.
• Train new hires on GMPs and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervising

Communication

Spanish language

Microsoft Office

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Reach forklift

Scanner / computer systems

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Job description

Job Purpose/Objective:The Shipping Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the warehouse, focusing mainly on the Shipping Department. This role entails assisting in the management of activities, responsibilities, and staff within the shipping department to guarantee optimal productivity and a high degree of accuracy. It is a supervisory role that encompasses the operational and personnel functions of a designated section of the warehouse. Key responsibilities involve supervising hourly warehouse associates, offering leadership and guidance to meet safety objectives, productivity targets, accuracy benchmarks, cost reduction goals, and the development of warehouse staff.Essential Job Functions:Motivate selectors and loaders, and short order selectorsOrganizes the workflow of employees on respective shifts.Assign and monitor tasks using computers and scanners.Perform all required procedures and documentation in a safe and efficient manner to maintain the highest quality finished product for our customersHandles immediate disciplinary incidentsEnforces Company policies and proceduresDocuments Worker’s Compensation incidentsTrains new hires on GMPsManages shift time sheets and staffing associates time clocksProvides proper warehouse documentation as neededConducts daily/weekly/ monthly performance/ development reviewsHandles product discrepancies, product shortages and substitutionsMeets productivity output standards for the shiftResponsible for the cleanliness of the warehouseWilling to work any day of the week, weekends, and HolidaysSupervisors return desk and short order areasInspecting Equipment, Product, or Material - Inspecting equipment, Product, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defectsAdditional Job Functions:Participate in operations meetings when required.Reviews the performance of subordinatesLiaisons with different departments, i.e., Shipping, Receiving, Purchasing, Sales, Maintenance, Dispatch, TransportationSelf-starter, gets involved quickly, takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm. Take action to achieve goals beyond what is requiredAdditional duties as required to support the mission of Keany Produce CompanyWorking Conditions/Job Environment:Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this position:Minimum lift requirement 50-60 lbs. on a regular basisRequires repeated stooping and bendingFrequent lifting and carrying boxed/bagged fruits and vegetablesRequires continuous standing for extended periods of timeFrequently requires riding a motorized, stand-on pallet jackEnvironmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) are usually associated with this position:Working in a 45-degree (F) processing area for 8-10 hours dailyWorking in a damp environment for 8-10 hours dailyModerately noisy environmentHigh School Diploma or GED.2 years’ experience in shipping and warehousing.2 years of supervising.Spanish language skills a plus.Sound knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, sanitation, and Food Safety concepts.Familiar with USDA/FDA guidelines.Knowledge of Current DOT regulation.Proficient operating stand-up, reach forklifts.PC skills to include Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, and Excel.Flexible with change in the work assignments and proficient.Preferred QualificationAssociate’s degree5 Years’ experience in the management of produce warehousing and shipping with multiple shifts.Change Management, SQF Program, Produce Pro Software proficiency.Very strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to take an idea from conception to execution.Manage job professionally and with a high level of organization.Ability to work and communicate with others.Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.Ability to always practice safe working habits.Ability to work a rotating shift schedule with weekends, holidays, and overtime.