The Shipping and Receiving Supervisormanages the shipping and receiving team and organizes activities to ensure effective and efficient flow of shipping & receiving activities from arrival or shipped, while aligning with company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Plan and manage manpower and the physical consolidation floor to support shift activity regarding shipping and receiving of products
Manage the packaging supplies inventory and coordinates with the necessary areas to ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained
Interface with other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate receipt or shipment of products, and resolves receipt discrepancies
Foster the professional growth and development of team members through personal example, effective counseling, and appropriate training
Compile charts, graphs, and other data for the shipping and receiving function to use and for management review
Ensure general safety, compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and company requirements
Lead and direct work for a team of employees as defined by business needs
Manage staff selection, performance, development, and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
Manage daily scheduling and prioritization of inbound/outbound shipments
Steps up when needed and stretches to meet the needs of the business
Maintain high shipping accuracy through the enforcement of pick/pack verification, barcode scanning, and final audit procedures
Manage carrier bookings, freight mode selection, and expedite approvals in accordance with company policy to control freight spend
Manage claims, returns, and damage investigations with carriers and suppliers, andcoordinate with Quality and Customer Service for resolution
Other responsibilities as assigned
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, packing optimization) to improve throughput, reduce costs, and lower error rates
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required
May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and additional hours as necessary
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Completed Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
Minimum 5 Years' Experience in prior shipping and receiving roles
MUST Have 6+ years Leadership & Manufacturing Experience
Experience in SAP with inventory and shipping transactions is highly desired
Strong knowledge of shipping processes: carrier types (parcel, LTL, TL), freight cost control, and documentation of dangerous goods experience preferred
Ability to document and manage standard work processes and instructions
Excellent communication, organization, and team building skills
Ability to follow instructions and apply processes and procedures to complex tasks
Exercises good judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems
Able to read standard measuring devices
Proficient computer skills and strong attention to detail
Experience in regulated industries (aerospace) with DFARS, ITAR, or similar compliance awareness, preferred
Experience with carrier scorecards and parcel optimization tools preferred
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers