Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Jones Dairy Farm, a family owned and operated business for over 135 years, is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Supervisor.  This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who can demonstrate leadership, drive, and a focus on safely supporting shipping & receiving department requirements.

Position Summary:

Direct, supervise, and coordinate the activities of the Shipping Department through the preparation/shipping of company products, the receiving of raw materials, and storage thereof. Assures timely and efficient fulfillment of products through the assignment of duties.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the department is operating in compliance with all safety requirements.
• Make recommendations concerning improvements to policies, procedures, techniques, facilities, and any other matter relative to enhancing the effectiveness of the department or Company.
• Coordinate and supervises activities of personnel determining work assignments.
• Communicate with all inbound/outbound carriers, manage trailer dock assignments and address any conflicts that arise during the unloading/ loading process.
• Make certain all employees receive proper training.
• Coordinate consistent and equitable application of company policies and labor agreements.
• Ensure raw materials are received according to established quality standards, materials are properly identified and accounted for according to established procedures, and receiving documents are completed accurately and submitted promptly.
• Ensure products are shipped accurately and in proper rotation according to established quality standards, products are accounted for according to established standards, and all reports are maintained.
• Complete Regulatory and Operations paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge of shipping/receiving documents and possess the ability to create and process documents during the absence of the shipping clerk.
• Ensure department operates in an efficient manner (Labor, supplies, warehousing, support of operational departments).
• Ensure building components and equipment are properly maintained, creating work orders as needed.
• Meet quality standards/goals relating to food safety and quality as well as internal and external audit results/improvements.
• Respond to after-hours trailer incidents as needed.
• Maintain inventory of shipping supplies and requisition replacement supplies as needed.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with all departments.
• Must be able to work 10-hour days and 6 to 7-day weeks as needed.
• Accept special projects and complete them promptly.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate’s degree or possess comparable skills and experience in a logistics environment

Experience or Training: 2 years of supervisory/management experience.  Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.  Accuracy, confidentiality, efficiency, and professionalism are essential.  Must possess the ability to motivate, coach, and direct people. Experience with conflict resolution and experience working in a union environment.

Technology/Equipment: Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with an ERP program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Associates degree in Logistics.

Technology/Equipment: Experience with a WMS program.

Benefits Package:

We offer excellent compensation and benefit packages:

• Medical Insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Short Term Disability/Sick Pay
• Long Term Disability available
• Paid Vacation and 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with a 100% Employer match on 5% eligible earnings
• Health Club Incentives
• Professional Development Including Tuition Reimbursement & more!

We offer excellent compensation and benefit package. Qualified candidates should submit a resume and apply using the button below.

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