Shipping Supervisor (Evening Shift)

Mission Produce is the global leader in the worldwide avocado business, with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983, we have invested in people, state-of-the-art technology, and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers, growers, and partners in over 27 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California, Mexico, and Peru. Our global distribution network includes 16 forward distribution centers in North America, China, Europe and the Netherlands, which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history, we have remained rooted in honesty, respect, and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.

JOB SUMMARY

The Shipping Supervisor will be responsible for the Shipping and Receiving Department

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all Shipping/Receiving operations.


• Schedule department personnel.


• Communicate with Sales, Transportation, and Inventory to ensure company daily shipping objectives.


• Facilitate communication and act as a liaison between Mission and our 3PL partners to ensure seamless coordination.


• Facilitate the processing of orders in the system.


• Oversee the assignment of inventory to orders.


• Coordinate the staging of orders for shipment.


• Assign daily tasks to forklift operators.


• Assure proper training is provided to all department personnel.


• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of department safety.


• Perform hourly evaluations and checks on all areas of the process.


• Assure all procedures are updated and followed by operators implementing methods of testing to ensure competency.


• Communicate/Coordinate with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure that all Quality Assurance objectives in the Shipping Department are met.


• Assure GMP compliance and Food Safety.


• Make sure shipping area is clean and always tour-ready.


• Assure shipping area is health department compliant at all times.


• Assure procedures are followed as written in company Standard Operating Procedures.


• Daily visual machine operation evaluation.


• Coordinate Forklift Maintenance and Cleaning.


• Report and follow up on all machinery work orders.


• Assure that all department equipment is maintained properly (greased, lubed, etc.).


• Assure that all forklift log books are filled out properly.


• Assist with all 3PL activity for inbound/outbound.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Analytical: Ability to collect and interpret data.  Ability to research and problem solve independently.


• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, work well in group solving situations, use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.


• Technical Skills: Assess own strengths and weaknesses, pursue training and development opportunities, strive to continuously build knowledge and skills, share expertise with others.


• Interpersonal Skills: Focus on solving conflict, not blaming, maintain confidentiality, listen to others without interrupting, remain open to other’s ideas and try new things.


• Teamwork: Balance team and individual responsibilities, exhibit objectivity and openness to other’s views, able to build moral and group commitments to goals and objectives.


• Motivation: Measure self against standard of excellence.


• Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Attention to detail.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of D365 or experience with equivalent inventory management system is a plus.


• Able to work in a fast paced, high stress environment.


• Ability to communicate with employees, managers and coworkers in a team environment.


• Able to work according to food facility regulations.


• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.


• Forklift Operator certification.


• Show leadership qualities.


• Must be familiar with MS Office.


• BS or BA degree in a related field a plus

Annual Salary: $69,264 - $78,000

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