Shipping Supervisor

Miller Industries; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Company Matched 401(k)

AD&D, Disability & Basic Life – nocost

Job summary

Miller Industries is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee loading/unloading, shipping records, and shipment preparation. You will coordinate priorities, schedules, and routing to meet delivery commitments.

The role requires managing outbound activities, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with shipping specifications while guiding a team of warehouse staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school related to Business or Logistics.
• Three-to-five-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of LN software and Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities and schedules.
• Oversees outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Determines space requirements and position of shipment in containers and trucks.
• Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks according to schedules and state limits.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications and seals containers.
• Directs movement of shipments to shipping platform and prepares composite reports.

Skills

Shipping coordination

Logistics planning

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business/Logistics

Tools

LN software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Miller Industries makes the coolest, the biggest, and the baddest towing and recovery vehicles in the world! You’ve seen our vehicles on such television shows as “Highway Thru Hell”, “Wrecked”, and “Hustle and Tow”. We’re extremely proud of the work we do and the quality of product we produce - this is why we hire only the best people. Do you have what it takes to be part of the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Towing and Recovery Equipment?

From the beginning we’ve been innovators; we’re constantly finding ways to improve our product, grow our company, and make the Miller experience better! At Miller we have your back, you’ll quickly learn that you’re part of something special. When you see one of our towing and recovery vehicles rolling down the road, you’ll feel pride for the work you’re a part of.

We are currently looking for driven individuals that share our vision. Some of the specific things that sets us apart from the rest include:

• Bonuses (twice a year) based on company and plant performance
• Regular performance evaluations and merit increases
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development programs
• Family Day Outings
• Free on-site Annual Health & Wellness Screenings

Summary:

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in Loading/Unloading, verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
• Oversees outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Determines space requirements and position of shipment in containers and trucks and lays out position of shipment.
• Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals loaded containers.
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel.
• Maintains vehicle maintenance report.
• Directs movement of shipments to shipping platform..
• Compiles records of unfilled orders.
• Posts weight and shipping charges.
• Prepares bills of lading.
• Issues written and oral instructions.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
• Prepares composite reports from individual reports of subordinates.
• Adjusts errors and complaints.
• Communicates with customers on loads ready to be shipped and maintains working relationships with them.
• Communicates with Transportation companies and schedules pickups for ready loads for shipping. Taking steps to prevent detention charges and is a good steward of the customers money when booking loads.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Shipping Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school related to Business or Logistics; or three-to-five-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, knowledge of LN software and Microsoft Office is preferred.

• Medical Insurance
• Company Matched 401(k)
• AD&D, Disability & Basic Life – no cost to you!

We don’t just give lip service to our innovation in the recovery industry; in 2019 we unveiled the FIRST & ONLY Rotator in the world capable of lifting 200,000 lbs. To watch how this amazing vehicle came to be please click on the following link: The Century M100.

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Miller Industries is an equal opportunity employer . All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.