Shipping Supervisor

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Rochester 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.