Shipping Supervisor- 2nd shift

McCall Farms; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

McCall Farms in Effingham, IL, seeks a Supervisor I - DC Shipping to oversee hourly staff on the 2nd shift, ensuring safe, accurate picking, staging and loading of orders. The role requires strict adherence to GMPs, safety policies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or distribution, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with MRP/ERP (Sage) and Mobe3 WMS, with a focus on teamwork and cost-conscious operations.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years in a Manufacturing/Distribution environment with Supervisor experience.
• Lift 20-40 lbs (two-man lift is suggested for heavier items).
• Must have intermediate Excel skills; advanced Excel preferred.
• Experience with MRP/ERP (Sage) and Mobe3 WMS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly associates on the DC Shipping team.
• Ensure safety policies and GMPs are followed; maintain safe, clean work areas.
• Review picking/loading transactions for accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet labor standards and budgets.
• Prepare and present performance data and reports.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Documentation skills

Tools

Excel

MRP

ERP (Sage)

Mobe3 WMS

Job description

The McCall Farms Supply Chain team is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of
purchasing, warehouse, distribution, and logistics solutions. They manage labor costs, personnel productivity,
inventory levels, data accuracy, stocking strategies, order accuracy, and customer satisfaction. They measure andreport on the effectiveness of departmental activities and operations. As part of the Supply Chain team, the
Supervisor I for DC Shipping will supervise a team of hourly associates, primarily on one shift, responsible for the picking, staging, and loading of all customer orders safely and accurately. Duties also include completing monthly safety training, review picking and loading transactions for accuracy, maintain a clean and safe work environment, continuous improvement projects, etc.

HOURS: 2PM-11:30PM

Safety:

The Supervisor I- DC Shipping is fully responsible for safety, implementing policies/procedures and upholding
company policies. The supervisor will also be training and developing subordinates. While following all safety
policies, this means:
Be cautious while walking in and around the warehouse due to the high volume of forklift traffic
Ensure all staff members are following all safety policies
Maintain a clean working environment
Track Monthly Safety Training
Monitor all employees to ensure that bump caps/hard hats and safety vests are clean and worn by all
who enter.
All Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety Policies must always be followed while on McCall Farms
property. Any unsafe conditions or acts are required to be reported to Management.

Job Requirements:

Must be able to:

Must be able to work flexible hours may include Saturdays and Sundays, Night or Day.
Focus will be on 2nd shift with overtime required.
Minimum 1-2 years in a Manufacturing/Distribution environment with Supervisor experience.
Lift 20-lbs to 40-lbs (a two-man lift is suggested for anything over this amount).
Stand and Sit for long periods of time.
Must be able to adapt to changes that will better themselves and the company.
Possess and demonstrate good, detailed communication skills, verbal, written, and
interpersonal.
Present and maintain positive work ethics.
Provide good attendance in accordance with the Attendance and Punctuality Policy.
Strong investigative, problem solving and analytical skills.
Excellent Documentation Skills.
Possess business computer literacy skills (word, spreadsheets, database software) with strong
emphasis in Excel, MRP, ERP (Sage), and Mobe3 WMS.
Perform independent work related to projects and/or routine activities.
Meet deadlines and work under pressure with limited supervision.
Work well in a team environment and foster teamwork to get results.
High level of attention to detail.
Review reports and other documentation for accuracy and logic.
Supervise hourly associates at varying job levels.
Demonstrate solid investigative and communication skills knowing when to engage others to
resolve issues or to communicate and resolve issues before they become problems.
Solid understanding of the manufacturing processes in order to assist in the root cause
assessment of issues or the correction of those issues in the realm of processing rework.

Food Safety: SOPs Required:

• GMP Training
• Color Coding Policy
• Food Security Training for Food Plant Operators
• Food Material Handling, Transfer & Storage
• Outbound Goods & Services
• Stock Rotation
• Wood Control Policy
• Ingredient (Allergen) Storage & Segregation

Quality:

• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
• Oversee and coach employees.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
• Submit reports on performance and progress (metrics for aging inventory, cycle counting, warehouse audits).
• Identify issues with inventory accuracy and suggest improvements.
• Train new employees on how to put away inventory using Mobe3/Sage.
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.
• Yearly Cost Reduction projects.

Reports and Paperwork:

• Daily Attendance
• AOR Audits
• Performance

Specific Daily Responsibilities:

• Adheres to company policies and safety guidelines.
• Verifies that documents are correct and complete required paperwork.
• Verifies that department is set up to meet the labor standard specifications.
• Monitor employee performance, conduct performance reviews, and administer disciplinary actions as needed.
• Safety: Conduct accident investigations and generate proper documentation.
• Perform work in a fast-paced environment and maintain production requirements.
• Maintain knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety policies, USDA, GMP’s, QA, HACCP, Sanitation rules and regulations, and company policies.
• Design strategies to minimize the cost or time required for each process to include but not limited to Clerical, Picking, Loading, Audits, etc.
• Present performance data to management.
• Propose improvements to management that will improve inventory, picking, loading accuracies.
• Assist management with the design and implementation of SOP’s for all processes.
• Coach, assess, evaluate, develop, motivate, and empower others.
• Assist with preparing annual budgets for headcount and department needs.
• Monitor headcount and over-time to ensure adherence to department budget.
• Required to have at least intermediate excel skills (advanced excel skills preferred).
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the DC’s Director and/or Superintendent.

Additional Performance Requirements:

You will be asked by your Director/Superintendent to perform collateral duties as needed. Collateral duties are various tasks unrelated and/or related to your job function. Also, you may be assigned to different work areas when needed, however, cross training will be provided prior to the assignment or at time of the assignment. Constant Continuous Improvement projects. Self-Motivated and capable of self-prioritizing given the constant changes and conflicting requests.

Additional Training/Certifications

Forklift Certification Required