Shipping Supervisor - Durham NC

Job Title: Shipping Supervisor

Reports To: Director of Manufacturing

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Warehouse

Division: Durham, NC

Pay Range: $60,000.00 - 65,000.00 Annual

Summary: Responsible for managing the the efforts of all shipping personnel, product movement, processes and systems to insure overall inventory accuracy and support same day / next day philosophies by performing the following duties:

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Position will be responsible for both 1st and 2nd shift responsibilities.

Manages the efforts of shipping personnel responsible for receiving, storing, counting and retrieving inventory to support manufacturing and distribution.

Assists in the preparation of departmental budgets and capital spending forecasts.

Establishes work practices, ISO Operating Procedures and Work Instructions to improve overall performance, insure inventory accuracy, streamline handling, maximize productivity and promote efficient material flow and space utilization.

Insures that all inventory related transactions are recorded in MAS500 as soon as they occur to maintain an accurate perpetual inventory.

Oversees and coordinates physical inventories and cycle counts to provide the organization with both accurate counts and financial valuation.

Utilizes Business Insights to analyze available data and takes appropriate action to resolve potential issues.

Coordinates with order processing, manufacturing, quality and distribution groups to process pick tickets, department request forms, transfers, returns, receipts, inspections, etc. to support same day / next day activities.

Provides planning, direction and coordination for all shipping related activities while achieving optimum use of workers, equipment, materials and facilities.

Develops a shipping team that supports other departments efforts to provide excellent customer satisfaction.

Remains current on new equipment and material handling techniques to enhance the warehousing capabilities.

Insure that the warehouse facility is maintained according to established 5S Expectations and Safety Guidelines.

Must have valid Driver's License

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and/or five to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, RF Communications, MAS 500.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the Shipping Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to dust and sawdust.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be to perform the essential functions.