What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor position at EFP, LLC.?
EFP Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Position Summary
The Shipping and Receiving Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily shipping, receiving, and inventory control operations to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient movement of materials and finished goods. This role lease warehouse personnel, enforces safety and quality standards, and coordinates closely with production, purchasing to support on-time delivery and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities Include
Founded in Elkhart, Indiana in 1954, EFP is strategically located to serve the central United States with two of the largest EPS molding plants in the U.S. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, the company also has locations in Decatur, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, and Evansville, Indiana.
EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. Nashville is also home to the company’s Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence.
For more than 30 years, EFP, LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provide EFP with leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today’s marketplace. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers with groundbreaking packaging and component solutions.
For more information about our company, access EFP's web site at www.efpcorp.com.
EFP offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. EFP’s benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and a 401(k) Plan with company contributi
Position Summary
The Shipping and Receiving Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily shipping, receiving, and inventory control operations to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient movement of materials and finished goods. This role lease warehouse personnel, enforces safety and quality standards, and coordinates closely with production, purchasing to support on-time delivery and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Supervise and coordinate all shipping and receiving activities, including inbound materials, outbound shipments and transfers.
- Lead, train, schedule shipping and receiving staff to meet workload demands and performance expectations.
- Ensure accuracy of shipments and receipts by verifying documentation, quantities and product condition.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through proper transactions, cycle counts, and adherence to inventory procedures.
- Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal departments to resolve delivery issues and meet customer requirements.
- Enforce company policies related to safety, quality, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT, etc.).
- Monitor shipping costs and recommend improvements to optimize freight expenditure and efficiency.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, damages, or shortages and implement corrective actions.
- Utilize ERP/WMS systems to track shipments, inventory and performance metrics.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
- High school diploma or GED required, associate’s degree or higher preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in leading shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics operations.
- Previous supervisory or team lead experience strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of inventory control, freight documentation, and warehouse best practices.
- Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems. (Syteline, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Suite)
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Forklift experience.
- Ability to lift 50lbs and work in a warehouse environment.
Founded in Elkhart, Indiana in 1954, EFP is strategically located to serve the central United States with two of the largest EPS molding plants in the U.S. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, the company also has locations in Decatur, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, and Evansville, Indiana.
EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. Nashville is also home to the company’s Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence.
For more than 30 years, EFP, LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provide EFP with leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today’s marketplace. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers with groundbreaking packaging and component solutions.
For more information about our company, access EFP's web site at www.efpcorp.com.
EFP offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. EFP’s benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and a 401(k) Plan with company contributi