Asst Shipping Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedule Truck Drivers' runs in the most cost-efficient and time-saving manner possible. Review drivers' logs daily.

Supervise Forklift Operators in the daily routine of loading trucks neatly and to the customer's complete satisfaction.

Attend daily Scheduling Meeting and assist the Plant Scheduler in meeting our customers' requirements.

Prepare work orders for and coordinate repairs of trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and dock doors.

Coordinate with Sales Service the delivery of the customer orders on time.

Work with Sales in receiving and transporting orders.

Keep upper management informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of your department.

Enforce corrective action procedures when applicable and conduct meetings with the violating employees and union representatives.

Conduct weekly Production / Safety meetings with departmental personnel.

Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.

Communicate with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.

Improve career skills by enrolling yourself in seminars, technical courses, and related college courses, with approval of your manager.

Establish high morale within department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality.

Develop strong rapport with various freight lines.

Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including union contract safety program, and good housekeeping.

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Three years experience as a Forklift Operator and / or Truck Driver.

One year shipping experience.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following :

College and / or related technical experience.

One year supervisory experience as a proven manager of at least two people.

Two years experience in the corrugated box industry.