Shipping and Receiving Supervisor Jobs - Bensenville, Illinois (IL)

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor - Job Description

 Job Scope and Skill Set:

The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor works accurately and efficiently in a manufacturing dispatch and warehouse environment to schedule and process shipments and receipts, and freight operations; to and from Vendors and Customers, timely to meet customer expectations. Has a knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements (i.e.: Forklift inspections and maintenance log, Loading dock safety...) Follows daily priorities, ensures shipments and receipts are completed in a timely manner and communicated to the Team.

The Supervisor is responsible for the security of 3 buildings and the maintenance of the premises, opening and closing daily.

The Supervisor has a working knowledge of warehouse organization, bin systems and creates correct and detailed shipping documentation in the ERP system.

Manages preventative maintenance of all department related equipment to assure that all equipment is in good working order and safe to operate. Performs PM as needed, and assures it is completed per schedule. Manages the schedule for annual service with outside vendors, working with Purchasing for quotations.

Works with customer service, supply chain, and quality, to understand customer requirements and ensure customer needs are met, daily and on time.

Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

• Supervises a busy Shipping and Receiving department and personnel.
• Arranges for customer and supplier shipping routes, delayed items, and rush orders in collaboration with Customer Service. Problem solves as situations arise.
• Efficiently works to Pack, Ship and Receive products, setting priorities for and supervising other Shipping and Receiving personnel.

• Responsible for arranging pick-up of finished goods by the carrier specified on the customer's purchase order.

• A working supervisor, who prepares products for shipment and arranges deliveries while maintaining the department schedule.
• Works collaboratively with the Production Dept. as well as Quality Dept. to ensure materials and products are delivered per schedule, timely (material handling).
• Uses ERP System as well as Smartsheet to locate and organize product and schedule shipments.
• Creates shipping labels and handles shipping documentation.
• Performs administrative duties of shipping and receiving dept. by maintaining and updating records in the ERP System.
• Performs receipt inspection on incoming materials, collaborating with Quality Dept. personnel.
• Responsible for managing shipping material inventory and communicating with Supply Chain to ensure there are adequate supplies.
• Performs and documents routine preventative maintenance on material handling equipment (i.e.: Fork Trucks, scale, dock levelers, dock doors, and Pallet Jacks). Manages schedule for outside service of the same, annually and as repairs are needed.
• Know, understand, and comply with Century Metal Spinning Quality Policy and its objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends, technical developments, and best practices.
• Follow and support all applicable ISO9001 & AS9100 standards and procedures.
• Contributes to team effort and successful results with clear communication and by accomplishing your individual responsibilities.