Shipping Supervisor

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Syracuse Division

 

 

 

Title:                    Shipping Supervisor

Reports to:         Plant Manager

Department:      Production

 

Position Purpose:

Responsible for directing activities of the shipping department and managing inventory.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
• Maintain high level of housekeeping in the warehouse and shipping department

• Correspond directly with customers and sales
• Monitor shipping schedule. Member of the planning team
• Maintain filing system
• Process customer pickups as required
• Collaborate, consult and communicate with other supervisors on all shifts
• Administer the truck scheduling system 
• Develop delivery schedules for all orders
• Recommend changes for improvements in efficiency and performance
• Schedule dock appointments with customers as needed
• Compile a daily performance report and distribute
• Responsible meeting operational budget including all shipping related costs (Freight, Pallets….)
• Contact and schedule outside carriers as required
• Assist in warehouse as needed
• Spot trailers as needed
• Reconcile daily shipping log
• Ensure prompt, accurate loading and shipping of finished product for customers
• Monitor all job functions to match quality and safety policies
• Ensure prompt and accurate execution of all job functions
• Ensure all projects are completed timely and accurately
• Work from written and verbal directions
• Maintain neat and orderly work area

• Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting
• Full inventory two times per year
• Cycle counting inventory monthly
• Maintain the aged inventory process
• Responsible for the forklift fleet in shipping
• Responsible for the proper maintenance and care of the yard horse
• Attends profit projection meeting weekly

 

Skill Set:

• Basic math and computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Organizational skills
• Forklift experience

Qualifications Desired:

• 5 years of experience as a shipping supervisor or manager
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred
• High school diploma / GED

 

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

 

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.