Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Latitude Corp.

Description

We are looking for a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to join our 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED team.

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing where we make the impossible possible.We embrace problem solvers, creativity and innovation. Our customers span a variety of industries, including US military and defense.We are proud of the work we do and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That's why we're committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Why Should You Choose Latitude Corp?

• We are a rapidly growing employee-owned manufacturing company
• Growth Opportunities
• Training Available
• Weekly Pay
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• Work on products that support the US Military and National Defense
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K Plan with 4% Company Match

Minimum Job Requirements

• Physical - capable of lifting 50 lbs. safely with or without assistance. Able to bend easily to shrink wrap and package goods, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Working Hours - Fulltime (45 hrs/week) employment
• Personal Traits - Good communication and positive teamwork attitude. Conscientious attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Display good leadership qualities. Be a role model for the department and set the standard of productivity, safety, and quality for employees of different levels to follow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the shipping and receiving operations. Oversees the management of equipment, scheduling of workstations and workers, requisition of supplies and coordination administrative activities as required. Prepare and authorize bills of lading, commercial invoices, and routine shipping contracts and expeditor fees. Authorized to recommend to hire and terminate employees with Materials Manager and Human Resources approval in compliance with company policies. Authorized to discipline employees. Prepare performance evaluations with annual wage increase recommendations and continuous improvement goals. Counting goods to be shipped and agreeing to process sheet. Sign for goods received from UPS etc., ensure received goods are not damaged. Responsible for Material Handling and ensuring materials are properly staged to support the days production. Deliver product to customers in a professional manner. Authorized to drive some company trucks and forklift, if trained. Count goods to be shipped and agree to job traveler.

• * Ensure S/R team members work safely and all hazardous conditions are eliminated.
• * Supervise the shipping and receiving department and schedule day to day work.
• * Ensure department operations follow the Business Operations Management System.
• * Troubleshoot receiving, shipping and inventory issues as they arise.
• * Work with scheduling and production supervision to ensure material is staged for efficient and effective access and use.
• * Retain driver records to ensure currency and qualified to drive company vehicles.
• * Ensure material handlers operate forklifts safely.
• * Ensure the highest quality and safety standards are met with all work done.
• * Ensure shipping paper work is completed timely and accurately.
• * Inspect quality of shipped goods and received goods and ensure goods are not damaged.
• * Ensure that departmental expenditures are within guidelines and budget.
• * Attend and contribute to production and management meetings.
• * Ensure that goods and boxes are inspected for damage, and quantities are accurate before signing for receipts delivered by carriers.
• * Ensure that receipts and finished goods inventory is entered into Epicor timely and accurately.
• * Ensure outbound freight is packed and adequately protected for transit. Ensure quantities are accurate and products match the shipping information.
• * Drive company trucks, if needed, to make deliveries to customers or perform other company business, following rules of the road and the Latitude driving policy.
• * Responsible for international shipping and all associated documentation.
• * Use forklift to move skids, load and unload trucks, shrink wrap if the department is shorthanded.
• * Maintain a clean and uncluttered environment in shipping area and company vehicles.
• * Ensure all applicable operating policies and procedures are adhered to.
• * Responsible for accuracy of department inventory quality and end of month inventory.
• * Ensure cross training is adequate to maintain scheduling flexibility and redundancy.
• * Be willing to work extra hours when needed.
• * Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience running a shipping and receiving (S/R) department
• Good organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Good math skills and experience working with Excel spread sheets.
• Forklift driving experience preferred
• Must have good driving record
• Possess excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and schedule people.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate teams to obtain high levels of performance to accomplish goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience in shipping and receiving and 3-5 years of supervisory experience.

Latitude Corp is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement athttp://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.