Shipping Supervisor

Brook + Whittle; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Short term disability

Voluntary life insurance

Flexible spending account

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Brook + Whittle, New Albany, IN, is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to lead the Shipping Department and ensure accurate, timely product delivery. You will assign tasks, coordinate workflow with other departments, train staff, and provide corrective action as needed.

This role requires strong supervisory skills, knowledge of shipping processes (packing, ShipRite, barcode scanning), and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A HS diploma and several years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically 3 years of relevant experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret simple instructions and memos.
• Knowledge of shipping processes, packing, ShipRite, and barcode scanning.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull carts up to 150 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and schedules shipping activities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Assigns tasks to personnel and coordinates workflow with other departments.
• Trains new employees and provides advanced training to current employees.
• Evaluates performance and implements process improvements to reduce costs.
• Ensures compliance with plant policies and shipping requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ShipRite software

Scanners

Job description

Monday-Friday 4p-12a
The Shipping Supervisor supervises all aspects of the Shipping Department to ensure accurate and timely product delivery for the customer. The responsibilities include but are not limited to, the assignment of the department employees, the coordination of workflow with other departments, the training of new and current employees, and providing corrective action to employees as needed.

Description
Monday-Friday 4p-12a
The Shipping Supervisor supervises all aspects of the Shipping Department to ensure accurate and timely product delivery for the customer. The responsibilities include but are not limited to, the assignment of the department employees, the coordination of workflow with other departments, the training of new and current employees, and providing corrective action to employees as needed.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors shipping schedule for outgoing products.
• Inspects packaged product(s) to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Assigns tasks to personnel to assure all job duties are completed and downtime is minimized.
• Evaluates performance of individual employees based on goals for productivity and quality.
• Develops and implements processes to reduce labor and material costs.
• Provides corrective action to employees based on productivity, attendance, quality, etc.
• Trains new employees and provides advanced training to current employees.
• Ensures compliance with established plant policies and procedures.
• Must have working knowledge of all aspects of the shipping department (packing, shiprite, scan qa).
• Communicates with other department managers and supervisors regarding production schedules and requirements to ensure product quality and resource efficiency.
• Lifts up to 50 pound boxes of labels occasionally throughout the day and push/pulls 75-150 pound carts on wheels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The minimum education required for this position is a High School Diploma or Equivalent. May include specialized classes beyond high school.
• Typically possesses minimum of 3 years of relevant professional work experience. Prior supervisory experience is preferred but not required.
• First level of supervision or project lead. Responsible for a team performing one function (for example, customer service, bindery) for a project. Leads, assigns and monitors work for a team.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to read, interpret and create simple correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Requires understanding of the overall printing production process and knowledge of the related shipping requirements
• Basic knowledge of office equipment and software

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Regular exposure to manufacturing environment with one or more unpleasant or hazardous conditions including but not limited to exposure to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals, etc. More than 50% of work time.
• Incumbent constantly required to hear, speak, articulate, use color vision and use manual dexterity.
• Incumbent regularly required to stand, walk, grasp and reach
• Incumbent occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull 75-150 lb carts on wheels, use manual pallet jacks, carry, and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Incumbent may occasionally be required to travel.

Company Paid Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• PTO at a pro-rated amount
• MDLive – Telemedicine*
• Life insurance*
• Long term disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*

Company Offered Benefits

• Dental*
• Vision*
• 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%
• Short term disability*
• Voluntary life insurance*
• Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*
• Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*

Company Subsidized Benefits

• Medical
• Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.

About Us
Brook + Whittle is a leading North American manufacturer of premium prime label solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging, with a focus on sustainable solutions, complex decoration, and digital printing. With a heritage rooted in product development and comprehensive in-house manufacturing, the company draws on its wide variety of specialized printing expertise, including flexographic, rotogravure, and digital. Brook + Whittle operates nine production facilities across the US. To learn more about Brook + Whittle, visit www.brookandwhittle.comOur Culture
Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure. We believe people are our greatest asset, that’s why we value individuals of strong character with drive, ambition, and creativity. We pride ourselves on long-lasting relationships with clients, vendors, and co-workers. We are the best at what we do and are looking for exceptional individuals to join our growing organization.AAP / EEO Statement
Brook + Whittle provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements