GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for supervising staff and processes so that orders are pulled/shipped correctly and in a timely fashion. Coordinates all of the assigned facility’s shipping functions on a daily basis. Oversees personnel in the materials department to ensure timely delivery. Maintains and files all necessary records and reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans and coordinates activities related to the receiving, packaging, storing, and shipping of products.

Assigns employees to daily tasks.

Pulls and packs orders when necessary.

Runs shipping lists for domestic shipping and international shipping. Issues the orders accordingly, based on customers’ requests, to ensure timely delivery to customers as measured by the missed shipment weekly report.

Selects routings for freight haulers on domestic shipments or based on customers’ requests.

Tracks and maintains records for export documents. 

Obtains freight quotes on various shipments, when necessary.

Ensuring storage, delivery, and accuracy of inventory in the shipping and receiving departments.

Research and resolve lost and/or damaged freight.

Communicates with internal customers on shipment details in order to provide timely shipping of sales orders.

Assists in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient department.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises supervisory and non-supervisory employee(s).

Interviewing & hiring employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Working with Human Resources on employee issues.

Training and developing employees

Skills and Abilities

Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with vendors, internal and external customers, the general public, and other employees of the organization.

Strong work ethic and good problem-solving skills

Well-developed organization skills

Must excel in a team environment

Open & candid communications style

Ability to lead others and to effectively supervisor individual employee performance.

Team player

Lead shipping and receiving improvement efforts.

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in business management or a related field (preferred).

Five to seven years of relevant education or experience in shipping, logistics, or a related area (required).
Basic: Alphanumeric data entry, Microsoft Office suite.

Certificates and Licenses

None.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

While performing the functions of this job, the employee must be able to:

Continually stand or walk and to talk or hear.

Continually wear all necessary safety equipment.

Frequently required to use hands to handle or feel and to reach with hands and arms.

Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• This position is not subjected to harmful environmental conditions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Franklin Electric has reviewed this job description to ensure that it includes the role’s essential functions and basic duties. The job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the work described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Supervisors may assign additional functions and requirements as appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Franklin Electric reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the company deems appropriate.

Franklin Electric is committed to offering its employees a comprehensive benefit package at a competitive cost. The Franklin Electric benefit program is designed to offer eligible employees the flexibility to select benefits that best suit their individual needs and goals. Franklin Electric offers a generous and expansive benefit program, including employer sponsored disability and life insurance, as well as options for medical, dental and vision. The benefit program reflects Franklin Electric’s dedication to its employees and also offers a variety of voluntary product offerings on top of the basic benefit plan. Finally, Franklin Electric offers a generous 401(k) program with a company provided match and service contribution for eligible employees. Significant costs are assumed by Franklin Electric as part of its continuing commitment to provide a holistic benefit program. 
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