Shipping Supervisor

Role Description:

The Shipping Supervisor directly supervises and coordinates all activities in the warehouse/shipping department to maximize productivity on assigned shifts and areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning, assigning and directing work.
• Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, OSHA regulations and applicable laws.
• Supervising all phases of shipping and/or warehouse operations including shipping schedules, loading operations and material handling activities.
• Provide support to the Production Control team, to include, learning the basic framework of position to serve as backup coverage if/when needed.
• Maintaining inventory and product loss control, coordinating timely and accurate shipping and receiving and ensuring safety/operational guidelines are met.
• Ensuring proper procedures are in place and being followed for production efficiency, quality of product, employee safety, and state and federal guidelines.
• Working with plant management and other supervisory staff to assign, direct, review, and monitor the work of supervised staff to maximize productivity in the warehouse and shipping department.
• Ensuring proper procedures are in place and being followed for efficient warehouse and shipping activities, employee safety, and state and federal guidelines.
• Establishing and monitoring employees’ work schedules to meet the needs of business.
• Recommend improvements to reduce costs and drive productivity within the department, while achieving the targeted goals.
• Analyzing and resolving work problems or assisting workers in solving work problems.
• Maintaining time and shipping records, as required.
• Preparing reports for management review.
• Ensuring the work area is clean and organized, at all times.
• Collaborating with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Providing supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management.
• Training and instructing employees on work performed in shipping and warehouse.
• Overseeing instruction, implementation, and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.
• Leading by example with the Company Code of Ethics. This includes the following: Company policies, standards, and specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or a minimum of 2 years’ plant/manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer-based applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Ability to lead others through change.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in organization, prioritization and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.
• SAP experience preferred.

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.