MAIN FUNCTION

• Assists the Shipping Superintendent in coordinating and directing the daily activities in the Shipping Department.
• Assign duties directly to Shipping personnel.
• Inspect shipping and packaging equipment.
• Ensure that orders are prepared in accordance with specified procedures.
• Responsible for the functions in the Shipping Department in the absence of the Shipping Superintendent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, train, and develop shipping department personnel to provide quality workmanship, knowledge of the plant quality system, and a strong safety program.
• Provide safety training to all shipping employees; actively enforce all plant safety programs and policies.
• Monitor the quality system ensuring that all loading procedures are current, up to date and are being followed by the employees.
• Create and maintain schedule of daily loading activities using all resources available.
• Direct packaging, identification, and shipping of product to ensure the material is received in good condition.
• Develop ongoing relationships with customer service, carriers, and our customers.
• Arranges the day-to-day record keeping and administrative functions relating to the Shipping employees (absenteeism, vacation schedules, work schedules, overtime records, and accident reports).
• Arranges the Shipping Department’s day-to-day record keeping relating to equipment calibrations, equipment, work orders, and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Coordinate with the production department to maximize production yield while meeting customer needs.
• Assure continued compliance of ISO 9001 and ISO14001 certifications.
• Assist in assurance of compliance with all appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Improve people performance through coaching, education and training to ensure long-term dependability and increase productivity.
• Provide leadership for continued improvement in efficiencies and quality.

CHARACTERISTICS

• High energy level, team player, excellent work ethic, with strong management skills.
• Able to develop and enhance relationships with co-workers, other plant personnel, customers and auditors.
• Must be flexible and able to change directions quickly due to ever changing customer needs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required, college degree preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, ACCESS), Kronos, and D365 database programs.
• Two years of Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Effective communicator, both oral and written.