What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Shipping position at Dover Corporation?
Responsibilities
- Supervise the activities of shipping personnel to maintain a smooth flow of work and adherence to work processes.
- Adjust labor needs to the workload.
- Perform audits and coaching related to transportation, logistics planning, order processing, and material handling.
- Coach and develop associates.
- Maintains Gemba, Kaizen, and 6S board.
- Training of associates.
- Communicates standard logistics metrics to direct reports.
- Enforce work rules and policies.
- Issues corrective actions and disciplinary notices.
- Ensure proper documentation is completed and included with shipments.
- Prepare daily management reports and report metrics on a timely basis.
- Recruit, interview, and make selection recommendations.
- Conduct periodic and year-end performance reviews.
- Maintains inventory accuracy with the ERP system.
- Maintains shipping records and information and ensures compliance with hazmat regulations and other government agencies.
- Maintains accurate records of employee work hours, vacation time, and other explained or unexplained absences.
- Works mandatory overtime as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Associate’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or relevant field preferred.
- 3-5 Years of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Knowledge of warehouse and/or software applications, routing and dispatch software systems preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, detail oriented.
- Strong working knowledge of various computer applications.
- Must have a positive attitude & be committed to achieving business excellence.
- Solid people and conflict resolution skills.
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
- Forklift license/certification and able to assist in loading/unloading trucks.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills along with full command of MS Office (Word, Access, Excel & PowerPoint).