Shift Supervisor

Job Description

Job Summary

Manages and organizes the tasks of workers who verify and maintain records for outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.

Principle Responsibilities

• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
• Oversees outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
• Determines space requirements and position of shipment in trucks and lays out the position of shipment
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair
• Directs movement of shipments from the shipping platform to storage and work areas
• Issues written and oral instructions
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve the efficiency of subordinates
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances
• Prepares composite reports from individual reports of subordinates
• Adjusts errors and complaints
• Understands and applies Company policies and procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping in the area and adhere to established Company safety policies at all times.