Vincennes Shipping Supervisor

Job DetailsJob Location: Lewis Vincennes Inc - Vincennes, IN 47591Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 10%Job Shift: AnyJob Category: Distribution - ShippingShipping Supervisor Job Duties: Supervise and direct the daily activities of the Shipping employees by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing programs, operational standards, and personnel policies and procedures. Coordinate the most efficient unloading & loading of product, orderly stacking of product, and the picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of quality Safeguards shipping operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system. Maintains shipping staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage Responsible for communication between shifts and departments to ensure accurate inventory Maintain a clean; neat, and orderly work area; ensure all security policies and procedures are followed Ensure Associates follow all safety policies and procedures including food safety practices Conduct shift meetings as needed to communicate expectations and opportunities of improvement Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads Prepare, approve and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, production reports, inventory reports Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems Assess training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction Resolve personnel problems, complaints, or formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher-level managers for resolution Other duties as requested. Will help support Production. QualificationsQualifications & Experience: HS Diploma, Associates Degree Preferred 3+ years supervisory or warehouse experience; or bachelor’s degree Experience with electronic shipping/inventory systems Maintain forklift certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform the same work duties as those supervised or performs more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance Ability to supervise employees Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with close detail Ability to communicate effectively with variety of individuals Must be able to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a manager Receptive to management development suggestions and willing to seek additional knowledge to facilitate job growth Excellent written and oral communication skills Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously Experience working in a union environment a plus Tools and Technology Required: Microsoft Office Suite, Calculators, Desktop computers and Photocopiers Physical Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requires the ability to stand/walk and sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks Occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds Stack items overhead repetitively if needed May works overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings Travel may be required #lbmanagement