Shipping Supervisor

Night Supervisor

Primary Responsibilities 

• Assists in the floor supervision of night shipping employees in accordance with Breakthru Beverage’ policies, while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.  Responsibilities include daily planning, assigning, and directing work activities; rewarding and disciplining employees; interviewing, hiring, training, and developing staff; addressing and resolving employee concerns while consulting with Human Resources as appropriate
• Accountable for leading the proper operation of the automated material handling system which includes wave control software and computerized merge and sortation system.  Includes training & managing select hourly employees in the operation of the system
• Responsible for managing driver check-in function for delivery drivers.  This includes verifying that driver forms are completed accurately, verifying product returns, ensuring proper customer credits, and accounting for driver collection of CODs
• Provides back-up router support, as needed, which includes the construction of delivery routes utilizing our SAP and Roadnet platform, printing and sorting invoices, compilation of driver forms and manifests and communicating route information to warehouse operations 
• Provides back-up coverage for the Night Warehouse Manager which includes management of the facility, floor supervision and printing and distribution of nightly paperwork
• Completes production reporting and analyzes warehouse data with the Night Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient & effective operation of the warehouse and its employees
• Responsible for ensuring that all work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and orderly condition to ensure a safe and secure work environment
• Processes employee timecards through our ADP Time and Attendance system as needed
• On an infrequent basis, be responsible for opening and/or closing of a shift or the facility along with being on an alarm call list to support security emergencies

• Must be available for occasional weekend sales takes

• Know, understand, and abide by all Federal and State laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages
• Understand and comply with all State and Federal regulations regarding the sale and promotion of assigned products
• Attend, participate, and complete all company regulatory and required trainings

• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Essential Characteristics 

• Have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, while maintaining attention to detail
• A team player who is willing & able to adapt their approach across a diverse employee base; and, is able to appropriately handle challenges from others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills inclusive of the ability to interact and work well across all levels of the organization
• Must be open and flexible to ideas and/or suggestions from others
• Able to work flexible hours and be available on all shifts (including holidays) should a need arise
• Must be capable of effectively operating MS Office applications (primarily Excel & WORD) and previous experience in SAP environment is a plus
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 60 pounds and satisfy the requirements of a Breakthru Beverage ‘fit for duty’ exam.
   
   

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  College Degree or transferable experience and college coursework is preferred
• At least 5 years of warehousing experience which should include at least 1 year of supervisory responsibilities.  Preference is for warehouse work to have occurred in a facility which utilized material handling systems (conveyor, sorter, etc.), wave control software and/or warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Experienced & certified in the operation of material handling equipment (fork trucks, reach trucks, etc.)
• Logistics background is a plus
• Experience in a Union environment preferred
   
   

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None

The above statements are intended to describe general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.