The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of the Shipping team so that product is shipped to customers on time, complete, and undamaged. This role enables KPS Global to provide outstanding service to customers

Major Responsibilities

• Reviewing shipping schedules and coordinating required carriers through either the carrier representative or individual freight carriers; maintaining strong relationship with carrier representative to ensure availability of trucks and timely deliveries

• Maintaining records and equipment (trailers, internal driver pool, etc.) to meet DOT requirements

• Working with Production Control regarding ship dates, changes, and special instructions

• Overseeing the inspection of products prior to packing to ensuring they are complete and correct

• Supervising the packing and wrapping operations to verify conformance to specifications

• Ensuring product is shipped in a timely manner to meet customer delivery dates

• Supervising preparation of parts, accessories, and kits for shipment

• Coordinating preparation of shipping documents, establishing appropriate files, and maintaining shipping logs of all activities

• Reviewing shipping processes and procedures for efficiency, damage prevention, and cost reduction

• Engaging in all required human resource activities including recruitment, coaching, counseling, performance management, associate development, etc

• Fulfilling the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position

• Conducting activities in accordance with the Company Code of Ethics policy at all times

Required Skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a normal factory environment that is subject to ambient temperature conditions

• Must be able to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time

• Must be able to live 50 lbs

• Must be able to work flexible hours

Required Experience

• Associate degree

• 5 – 8 years of relevant experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

• Lean Six Sigma Certification

• Basic level of expertise in MS Office programs

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Analytical thinker who is familiar with production systems and processes