Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures


• Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines


• Be aware of responsibilities and accountability as clearly defined for key staff involved with product safety, legality, and quality systems


• Provide daily coaching supervision and feedback to all department employees


• Coordinate all the shipping activities of the department


• Provide backup to shipping/receiving and warehouse personnel as needed


• Oversee freight program and policies


• Audit monthly freight charges


• Continually improve overall performance of the shipping/receiving/warehouse department


• Fill in for Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse Area Manager in his/her/their absence


• Participate in scheduled weekend overtime


• Assist shipping area manager with coordination of all inventories


• Increase overall productivity to meet customer requirements


• Monitor schedules, rush orders, hot list, call-ins etc.


• Monitor work areas to ensure all employees are working safely


• Identify and implement process improvements & increased productivity opportunities


• Enhance internal and external department communication toward creating and maintaining a cohesive work environment


• Assist the Department Area Manager in the following areas: weekly/daily manning requirements, overtime requirements, quality complaints


• Provide input into employee disciplinary issues and performance reviews in a timely manner and in line with employee handbook

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner


• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business


• Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed


• Ability to effectively work in teams


• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people


• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles


• Must have computer skills in Microsoft Office and understanding of an ERP system


• General knowledge of SAP functions in inventory management and warehouse management

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent