Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Job Summary

The Shipping Receiving Supervisor is responsible for supervising the scheduling and coordination of trucks and drivers according to customer requests and in compliance with DOT regulations and company rules. Control departmental expenses and generate solutions to issues as and before they arise. Notifies drivers of assignments; reviews and verifies the accuracy of driver's logs and database.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Manages and schedules all outbound and inbound loads and coordinates with sales and production

Coordinates proper loading and shipping orders with S/R personnel

Sets up all loads to be shipped by common carrier with outside freight companies

Makes sure the inbound product is stored properly

Determines mode of transportation and selects the appropriate carrier

Negotiates rates for transportation services

Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carrier with orders and appropriate delivery instructions consistent with the customer receiving times

Ensures all internal/external paperwork meets all Universal as well as DOT regulations and procedures

Establishes delivery / receiving appointments and loading times for each carrier

Manages internal UFP equipment and drivers

Answers questions and resolves supplier and customer problems regarding transportation issues

Documents any shortage on orders, investigate reasons for occurrence, and informs carrier of shortage to get compensation or to resolve an issue with the customer with assistance of sales

Audits and approves freight bills for payment

Files claims for any loss or damage on inventory and notifies plant management

Takes and acts upon all calls for tracing and/or expediting orders

Prepares various reports and correspondence as required

Manages data on the data system

Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Preferred bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent

Minimum of two years of experience as a Production Manager or equivalent

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP's organization, culture, and product lines

Skills and abilities

Benefits currently offered to our employees: Medical insuranceHealth savings account with company contributionDental insuranceVision insuranceBasic and voluntary life insuranceDisability insurance401(k) plan with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysStock purchase program with employee discountEducational reimbursementWellness programs and challenges Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.