Shipping Supervisor

Job Summary: The Shipping Supervisor is a working supervisor position. This role will oversee three shipping departments across three separate manufacturing plants including two Rockford plants and a location in Lakeview. This individual oversees daily order processing and outbound shipping. This role will serve as a leader that can deliver significant process improvements and productivity improvements, while maintaining an engaged and strong shipping team that demonstrates Byrne culture.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities And Job Requirements

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the shipping departments
• Develops and leads process and productivity improvements
• Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies management and/or purchasing personnel
• Works closely with Customer Relations in determining when the ship-via needs to be updated to ensure on time delivery to our customers
• Responsible for the training of new team members in proper process and procedures in all shipping departments
• Collaborates with Distribution Manager and Plant Management on order sequencing and process improvements
• Is a main point of contact for any questions related to processes and procedures in shipping
• Prepares necessary paperwork for shipments (examples include Bills of Lading, Customs Paperwork, Packing Slips, Declaration of Dangerous Goods Paperwork)
• Leads a team of 15-25 employees
• Completes performance reviews and performance/behavior management for employees
• Other projects or duties as assigned
  
  

Experience Required

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in distribution, shipping, logistics or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience leading a large team of direct reports
  
  

General Skills Required

• Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Ability to travel 10% of the time to Lakeview, Michigan
• Ability to work 9-5:30 with the ability to work overtime preferred, may regularly work six days a week and up to 12 hours/day based on volume.
• Ability to work in stressful situations and maintain professionalism
• Must have excellent time management and prioritization skills
  
  

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field is preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements: Prolonged standing and walking. Some lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs.) is required. Some daily computer work is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee may be regularly required to talk or listen, stand, walk, sit, stoop, crawl, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations.

BYRNE ELECTRICAL SPECIALISTS is an equal opportunity employer.