Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
Location :
Milwaukee WI
Job Type :
Direct Hire
Reference Code :
00004985
Compensation : 55000.00 - 75000.00 USD/YEAR
Hours :
Full Time
Job Description :
Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
1st shift
$55K-$65K base plus up to 20% bonus annually
- Lead shipping, receiving, and inventory operations
- Drive process improvements
- Negotiating the price of shipment transportation with carriers and 3PL
- Keeping shipping operations within budget without compromising speed or efficiency
- Processing shipment documentation and inspecting completed orders
- Assure proper packaging that minimizes cost and protects product
- Creating and implementing shipping policies and procedures
- Acting as a liaison between management, carriers, and shipping customers
- Collaborating with internal departments to optimize the flow of orders from preparation to shipment
- Evaluating carrier performance and working to resolve issues with shipped orders
- Receiving purchased parts and materials in accordance with company policies
- Freight estimating for customer quotes
- Work with Customer Support Coordinators to manage freight damage claims
- Develop and meet goals for department performance metrics: safety, quality, delivery and costs
- Assure adequate cross training and coverage to meets department needs during reasonable team member absence
- Work with team leads and Supervisors to optimize the transition of parts from production to shipping while minimizing space and queue times
Required Qualifications :
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft suite, UPS Worldship, and 3PL software.
- Leadership experience and ability to establish clear expectations and motivate the achievement of those expectations. Create a continuous improvement culture.
- Negotiation experience with strong communication skills.
- Strategic planning and logical problem-solving skills.
- Materials management and inventory planning experience.
- Experience with lean principles a plus.
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred.
- Six or more years of related experience and or/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in a low volume/high mix manufacturing environment desired.
- Knowledge of Shipping and Inventory Management Software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
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