Job Description
Job Description
We are an entrepreneurial, niche-focused business seeking strong leaders who want to actively help make us even better and grow professionally in the process. We value the ability & passion to contribute to our team in many ways, people who possess an almost abnormal intellectual curiosity to always seek insights to gain a deeper understanding of their business, and those who have the mindset & courage to run their part of the business as if they are an owner.
Shipping supervisors perform various functions in ensuring timely delivery of materials for their companies.
Their job description commonly involves the duties, tasks, and responsibilities shown in the example below:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and oversee both outgoing and incoming shipping activities to make sure that everything that is received or shipped out is in perfect condition
- Responsible for posting weight and shipping charges as applies to each and every item to be shipped out
- In charge of compiling a list of unfulfilled orders for future reference
- Direct the movement of shipments from shipping points to storage and/or work areas
- Inspect loading operations to make sure that they comply with shipping specifications
- Decide the load limit of each truck used in the loading and delivery process
- Read shipping notices, invoices, orders, and other documents so as to determine priorities and shipping methods that are needed to meet schedules
- Notify maintenance unit or contact external service providers in the case of defects on materials for repairs
- Responsible for managing financial transactions related to shipping services
- Carry out regular inventory reconciliation of supplied materials
- Prepare incorrect items report to vendors through the appropriate medium
- Play a mediator’s role between shipping units and vendors in the case of discrepancies in shipments, and reconcile with the appropriate bodies
- Identify opportunities for enhancement and suggest ways of improvement to top management of the organization
- Ensure the availability of stock so as to reduce shortages
- May participate in hiring and training of new personnel for the company’s shipping unit
- Support the simplification and standardization of processes in a bid to enhance effectiveness.
- Manages shipping staff
REQUIREMENTS
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must possess good interpersonal skills so as to be able to get along with fellow members of staff
- Must possess good leadership and supervisory abilities
- Must be willing and able to work as part of a team
- Possess good organizational and coordinating abilities
- Must be able to multi-task and place priorities in an orderly manner
- Must possess good negotiation skills. This is necessary when it comes to dealing with truck companies and vendors
- Must be an individual that pays keen attention to even the smallest of details
- Must have good judgement and decision-making abilities
- Must possess time management skills
- Possess good conflict resolution skills
- A minimum of high school diploma
- A concrete and verifiable knowledge of shipping and/or logistics procedures
- Proven experience of at least 2 years in a Shipping management or supervisory role
- A higher degree (BS/BA) would be of added advantage.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS
This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Some overtime is expected.
TRAVEL
Minimal
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Hansen Technologies Roper Pump Company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.