Shipping Supervisor - Evening Shift

Albany NY

Description

OVERVIEW GMES is a family-owned, Vermont-based company that continues to expand. We are looking for individuals to join our team that will be highly motivated, self-driven, and looking for a career path where they can learn and grow with GMES. GMES prides themselves on promoting from within and being a lively and innovative organization. GMES offers a competitive industry pay structure, vacation time, 401k reimbursement, and health insurance to their full-time employees. GMES promotes a healthy active lifestyle among their employees. GMES also encompasses CSR by giving back to the community through their Community Volunteerism Program, recycling, supporting local/community events/organizations, and using environmentally friendly/US-sourced materials/supplies/suppliers whenever possible. DESCRIPTION We are currently seeking an Evening shift Shipping Supervisor in our Albany, NY office location! RESPONSIBILITIES: Studies shipping notices, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules. Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments. Determines space requirements and position of shipment in boxcars and trucks and lays out position of shipment. Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states. Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals loaded boxcars and truck doors. Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates. Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances. Keep shipping area intact. Coordinate delivery locations with sales if information is not detailed. Ensure that trucks leave on time and that drivers are clear on where they are going. Keeping shipping employees on task at all times. Be point of contact for sales employees regarding shipment. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Directly supervises 5-10 employees in the Shipping Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees Planning, assigning, and directing work Appraising performance Rewarding and disciplining employees Addressing complaints and resolving problems. Please submit a resume with application here: GMES is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.