Shipping Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY :

The Shipping Supervisor will plan, schedule, coordinate and implement methods and procedures in a safe and cost-effect way to achieve performance targets. The Shipping Supervisor's responsibilities also includes supervising the work of hourly associates assigned on shift, creating and maintaining positive employee relations, ensuring a safe work environment while meeting company quality standards. The Shipping Supervisor will adhere to and support the organization's Vision, Mission and Values.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead, guide and direct dock employees as needed to include setting targets, monitoring performance, providing coaching, counseling and development.
• Identifies performance or conduct issues, resolving the issue internally with the Employee Corrective Action process for internal resolution.
• Approving employee's payroll time using the designated software.
• Management of an efficient, clean and safe LTL operation to include dock planning and set up schedules.
• Responsible for equipment assignment and movement (trailers) in collaboration with other supervisors / management.
• Ensure the optimal inventory levels of full goods are maintained in order to fulfill daily sales needs.
• Maintain the inventory system to aid in production scheduling.
• Conduct cycle counts.
• Track and record ingredient waste from the warehouse.
• Communicate with other departments to assure all loads are ready to leave as scheduled and notify other departments if loads do not leave on time.
• Supervise and coordinate dock operations and personnel to include load planning, timely departures and 100% freight accuracy.
• Enforce Trailer Inspection completed on all inbound / outbound trailers.
• Follow and ensure FIFO rotation.
• Manage and adhere to 5S standards.
• Supervise forklift operators to meet daily operation goals.
• Operate a stand-up forklift in the loading / unloading of trailers as needed.
• Supervise daily activities of materials to ensure safe and efficient storage and retrieval of supplies and satisfy internal and external customer's requirements.
• Monitor suppliers and commercial carriers to ensure that delivery schedules are consistently met and any error rectified on a timely basis.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement, ensures that continuous improvement activities are planned, implemented, measured, reported and reviewed in the respective area of responsibility.
• Enforce all company, OSHA and DOT policies, rules, regulations and employment laws as required.
• Ensures company standard practices and procedures are followed.
• Participate in weekly GMP, sanitation, and safety inspections throughout the shipping department and corrects, or issues work orders to correct, any identified deficiencies. Follows up on work orders with the appropriate employees to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed to support Crown Bakeries' business objectives.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This job operates in a production office environment. The employee is frequently exposed to facility elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.

EEO Statement

Crown Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment in our workplace and strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. This EEO policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.