OB TITLE: Shipping Supervisor

PREPARED BY: Emily Hinson

SALARY: Exempt – Full Time

JOB LOCATION: TB Arhaus Upholstery – Conover, NC

WEEKLY HOURS: Monday – Friday 6a – 3:30p Overtime as needed

DEPARTMENT: Production Supervisors

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

 

POSITION DETAILS

JOB PURPOSE

The Shipping Supervisor will manage the Shipping Department while performing shipping duties, as needed. They will communicate with the Plant manager and other members of management to communicate any possible delays or affects to shipping needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise department employees, ensuring safety and quality of work.

• Accurately keep timecard records and approve them in required time.

• Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times.

• Ensure policies and procedures of the company are followed.

• Ensure shipping schedule is met.

• Work closely with HR on employee issues.

• Report any safety incidents or employee issues immediately to HR.

• Perform investigation into employee issues or safety incidents.

• Analyze work, area, schedules and manpower to ensure proper procedures and best practices are used daily.

• Bring suggestions to management on performance, best practices or other improvement ideas.

• Keep work area in order and maintained for safety and efficiency.

• Collect work from wrappers and stage to be loaded onto truck.

• Properly and accurately document all pieces loaded.

• Prepare bill of lading for completed loads.

• Expedite items as needed.

• Assist in wrapping as needed.

• Other duties as assigned by manager

• All regular and predictable duties of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Heated and cooled furniture manufacturing plant with concrete floors.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Minimum

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

High

DIRECT REPORTS

1 - 20

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

3+ years of manufacturing experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of furniture experience, and specifically warehouse/shipping department

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or Equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or Equivalent

REQUIRED SKILLS

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 150 lbs.

• Must be able to use computers and computer systems.

• Must be able to lead by example.

• Must have good attendance.

• Must be able to read an order ticket.

• Must have general office equipment knowledge.

• Strong communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills, including ability to describe and convey nonconformance issues is required.

• Strict attention to detail is a must.

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.

• Must be able to work with no supervision.

• Must be able to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours a day.

• Must be able to work Weekends and Overtime as needed.

• Must be reliable.

• Must have strong English language skills, including:

• Must be able to wear required safety PPE such as safety glasses and closed-toe/closed-heel shoes.

• Must be able to adhere to all safety policies and procedures to prevent injuries to yourself and others.

 

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.