Shipping Supervisor
DiVal Safety Equipment-Buffalo, NY
DiVal Safety Equipment, a leader in the Industrial Safety, Fire, and EMS distribution business, is looking for credible and motivated Shipping Supervisor with a safety focused “whatever it takes” attitude.
Candidates must possess -
Positive energy and smart decision-making skillsStrong productive work ethic and sense of urgencyAwareness of surroundings to ensure a safe working environmentAccountability, taking full ownership of metrics, meeting deadlines, and proactively learning from both successes and setbacksCommitment to continuous learning and development of teammates
The main responsibility of this position is to provide accurate and efficient warehouse shipping practices, oversee and manage all shipping warehouse teammates, with Safety and DiVal Values being the priority. They create and communicate schedules to meet shipping goals and report directly to the Warehouse Assistant Manager. They coordinate and execute daily warehouse operations and ensure quality performance standards are met or exceeded.
Duties and Responsibilities -
Always focus on safety – safety training and direction must be always adhered to. Providing a safe working environment for all employees by communication of related training and policies for equipment and vehicles and reporting any existing or potential safety concerns quicklyMaintains constant communication to ensure workload awareness to other personnel (Sales, Customer Care and Managers) to maximize shipments and delivery experienceCoordinate manpower needs by providing training, assigning and scheduling duties based on workload and staff availabilityEnsure all orders on the must ship board are in good standing and completed dailyCommunicate job expectations, continually monitoring teammates and providing positive feedback and training opportunities, as well as performance counselingPrepare and submit all necessary daily paperwork in a timely manner as required.Assist with the investigation of any issues that question warehouse credibility addressing all concerns with the highest sense of urgencyAssist in developing continuous technological improvements working in conjunction with the IT department to improve productivity, always maintaining a high level of accuracyPerform additional warehouse duties that may arise and assigned by the Management, including opening and closing dutiesMake the customers experience positive, productive and enjoyable
Skills and Requirements –
Strong leadership, organization skills, detail oriented, self-motivated, strong time management skills and problem-solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsTime management, such as prioritizing tasks based on urgency and requirementsPossess advanced computer experience, proficient with data Entry and AS400 background preferredAbility to pass a D.O.T. physical with drug screenHigh school diploma / GED or equivalent, an associate's degree preferred
