What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Supervisor position at Harpe Associates & Cemcon?
Shipping Supervisor for Cement plant near St. Louis, MO.
Supervises all shipping employees on the three-shift operation.
In charge of river dock loading, truck/scale and train.
Supervises all shipping employees on the three-shift operation.
In charge of river dock loading, truck/scale and train.
- Directs the packing, loading, weighing and shipping of cement, in trucks, railcars and barges in accordance with daily delivery schedules.
- Makes daily inspections of machinery and equipment in order to maintain efficient operation; checks inventory daily.
- Makes recommendation to Quality Manager regarding equipment problems, personnel problems or safety concerns.
- Understands and uses ASTM Specifications and NIST Handbook on Weights and Measures.
- Maintains direct contact with Sales Office and customers in regard to cement deliveries.
- Deals with customer complaints that have to do with shipments.
- Deals with vendors who come onsite to work on production or material handling equipment.
- Investigates and reports on accidents involving employees and equipment. Promotes and enforces safe working practices and good housekeeping.
- Maintains current knowledge of collective bargaining agreement and related plant policies. Seeks opportunities to promote and instill an attitude of cost and profit consciousness.
- Continues self-improvement activities especially in the area of rail, barge, and bulk load-out operations or improved techniques for supervising hourly employees.
- High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required
- Minimum of three years supervisory experience.
- Cement industry experience preferred.
- Good communication and language skills
- Good organization, human relations and decision-making abilities
- Experience or educational background in maintenance of production equipment