Shipping Supervisor
1 month ago
POSITION TITLE: SHIPPING SUPERVISOR
SHIFT: 1st
SUMMARY
Supervise forklift operators and schedule truck drivers' runs and handle all aspects of overseeing shipping duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedule Truck Drivers' runs in the most cost-efficient and time-saving manner possible. Review drivers' logs daily.
- Supervise Forklift Operators in the daily routine of loading trucks neatly and to the customer's complete satisfaction.
- Attend daily Scheduling Meeting and assist the Plant Scheduler in meeting our customers' requirements.
- Prepare work orders for and coordinate repairs of trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and dock doors.
- Coordinate with Sales Service the delivery of the customer orders on time.
- Work with Specialty Sales in receiving and transporting orders.
- Keep upper management informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of your department.
- Enforce corrective action procedures when applicable and conduct meetings with the violating employees and union representatives.
- Conduct weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel.
- Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
- Communicate with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.
- Improve career skills by enrolling yourself in seminars, technical courses, and related college courses, with approval of your manager.
- Establish high morale within department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality.
- Develop strong rapport with various freight lines.
- Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including union contract safety program, and good housekeeping.
- Additional duties may be assigned by management.
- Directly supervises all employees assigned to the department.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years experience as a Forklift Operator and/or Truck Driver.
- One year shipping experience.
- College and/or related technical experience.
- One year supervisory experience as a proven manager of at least five people.
- Four years experience in the corrugated box industry.
- Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
- Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
- Able to apply concepts of high school math.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:
- Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation. This also supports the supervisor's role of teacher and trainer for his/her personnel.
- Cost issues in order to make daily decisions that will reduce overall costs and will help the supervisor find areas that require improvement.
- Quality standards.
- Regulatory requirements including but not limited to wage and hour requirements, environmental and waste minimization, company policies, and personnel requirements including OSHA, DEQ and EEO.
- May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The individual must possess the following:
- Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.
- Teaching skills in order to function effectively as a teacher for his personnel both in the technical and administrative parts of the position.
- Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution.
- Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.
- Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.
- Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative of the company.
The performance of the supervisor will be measured as follows:
- Operating standards - the supervisor will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the supervisor.
- Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the supervisor to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the supervisor and his/her superior.
- Employee relations - through observations the supervisor will be evaluated regarding his/her skills and advancements in the areas of motivational techniques and results, positive and corrective/constructive feedback, subordinate development and creating a positive work environment.
- Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the supervisor is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.
Additional Information
Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 10,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave
EEOC Statement
Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
-
Machine Repair Supervisor
2 weeks ago
Warner Robins, Georgia, United States Anchor Glass Full timeJob Title: Machine Repair SupervisorAbout the Company:Anchor Glass Container Corporation, located in Tampa, Florida, is a key player in the North American glass container manufacturing industry. With six production facilities strategically positioned across the US, Anchor has been a major player since its establishment in 1983. Serving renowned brands in the...
-
Shift Supervisor Production
1 month ago
Warner Robins, United States Anchor Glass Full timeJob Title Shift Supervisor Production About Us: Anchor Glass Container Corporation, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with six, strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many of the most iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands in...
-
Shift Supervisor Production
4 weeks ago
Warner Robins, United States Anchor Glass Full timeJob Title Shift Supervisor Production About Us: Anchor Glass Container Corporation, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with six, strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many of the most iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands in...
-
Home Therapy Registered Nurse
4 weeks ago
Warner Robins, United States Fresenius Medical Care Full timePURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients....
-
Engineering Services Manager
2 months ago
Warner Robins, United States Anchor Glass Full timeJob Title Engineering Services Manager About Us: Anchor Glass Container Corporation, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with six, strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many of the most iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands...
-
Plastic Fabricator
4 weeks ago
Warner Robins, United States Copper River Family of Companies Full timeCOHO Consulting Group is seeking a Plastic Fabricator to join our team in support of a contract at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, GA. Plastic Fabricators plan, lay out, modify, and fabricate unconventional, one-of-a kind items for one-time projects, to support experimental, developmental, or testing activities. They may work in close coordination with...
-
Plastic Fabricator
20 hours ago
Warner Robins, United States Copper River Family of Companies Full timeCOHO Consulting Group is seeking a Plastic Fabricator to join our team in support of a contract at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, GA. Plastic Fabricators plan, lay out, modify, and fabricate unconventional, one-of-a kind items for one-time projects, to support experimental, developmental, or testing activities. They may work in close coordination with...
-
Plastic Fabricator
4 weeks ago
Warner Robins, United States Copper River Family of Companies Full timeCOHO Consulting Group is seeking a Plastic Fabricator to join our team in support of a contract at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, GA. Plastic Fabricators plan, lay out, modify, and fabricate unconventional, one-of-a kind items for one-time projects, to support experimental, developmental, or testing activities. They may work in close coordination with...
-
Home Therapy Registered Nurse
4 weeks ago
Warner Robins, GA, United States Fresenius Medical Care Full timePURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients....
-
Registered Nurse(RN)
4 weeks ago
Warner Robins, GA, United States Fresenius Medical Care Full timeThe registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. Assesses and manages...
-
Customer Support/ Data Entry Specialist
3 weeks ago
Robins Air Force Base, United States Spectrum Comm Inc Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Customer Support Data Entry position supports Enterprise Contract Logistics Services (ECLS) in support of the Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) Division, AFLCMC/HBG, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The ECLS performance tasks include functioning as the Service Provider (SP) at the...
