2nd Shift Supervisor

The 2nd Shift Supervisor is responsible for reviewing and managing the finished goods inventory picking and shipping processes. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers concerned with picking product and preparing it for both domestic and international shipment. Will coordinate shipments through a multitude of shipping methods such as express LTL LCL ocean freight air freight HAZMAT etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Warehouse & Shipping

• Responsible for finished goods inventory accuracy periodic physical counts and management of shipping supplies.
• Responsible for sales order fill rate and productivity of picking packing shipping processes.
• Responsible for shipment accuracy and implementation of corrective measures.
• Responsible for creation of domestic and international shipping documentation such as packing lists commercial invoices certificates of origin intl shipping documents etc.
• Maintain compliance of international shipping and customs regulations.
• Analyze shipping methods and carriers to determine most cost-effective solutions.
• Make recommendations for productivity improvements and implement required changes to optimize the processes.
• Determine space requirements and min-max inventories in the finished goods warehouse based on demand analysis. Ensure product is shipped on a FIFO basis.
• Develop and update written procedures for each task. Standardize work and cross train employees.
• Coordinate with other business functions such as production sales customer service and quality assurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the department and alignment with organizational goals

Management / Leadership

• Promotes the company culture within the team.
• Participate actively in the weekly Leadership Team meeting.
• Schedule daily work hours based on numbers of orders to ensure fill rate and reduce overtime. Request additional resources and schedule overtime to complete shipments on time during peak periods (first week of the month).
• Define associates work schedule and control overtime. Control employee attendance and work schedule compliance. Authorize PTO requests.
• Perform routine administrative controls and activities. Complete employee performance reviews.

Industrial Safety Health and Environmental

• Ensures implementation and adherence of the companys safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness and order of the finished goods warehouse picking and shipping areas.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises a total of 5 shipping and production workers.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years shipping and distribution experience in high volume international traffic environment.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Understanding of put-away and picking strategies finished goods warehouse flow.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word and Power Point.
• Intermediate knowledge of MRP software; SAP Oracle Sage X3 etc.
• Knowledge of proprietary shipping software from carriers such as UPS Fedex DHL.
• Knowledgeable of US and international export rules and regulations.
• Understands international transportation and customs practices.
• Experience working with freight forwarders and international commercial terms.
• HAZMAT certification preferred.
• Have a high degree of detail accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal writing speaking coordinating and organizational skills
• Be able to motivate others and lead by example.
• Be able to pro-actively assess a situation and make timely and correct decisions.
• Must be a team player with ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and follow-up on requests.
• Must be able to perform well under pressure.
• Valid Drivers License.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit use hands to operate a computer and calculator and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk reach with hands and arms climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus