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Distribution Center Shipping Supervisor

Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • 6 days ago
  • Full-time
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Skills

  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)unmatched
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Distribution Servicesunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Inventory Control Systemunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Status Reportsunmatched
  • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched

Description

Position Summary:

This position supervises the total process from order make-up to shipment of product to its final destination while ensuring accurate and on-time shipments in the most cost-effective manner.  Responsible for training and motivating direct reports and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Specific Responsibilities:

Supervise and direct daily activities and workflow for the Loading and Bulk processing areas and assigned team. Prepare schedules, set deadlines, assign work responsibilities, provide instruction and disseminate policy. Ensure the accuracy, condition and timely completion of work orders.

Collaborate with other Shipping Department leaders to allocate labor and work activities. Will partner with department manager to plan department activities while coordinating with other departments to ensure efficiency. Monitor and report the status of work in progress. Identify and resolve issues timely, escalating to manager for resolution as needed.

Continuously drive for improvement.  Identify opportunities for improvement and create and maintain an environment promoting employee engagement, teamwork and results.

Promote a Safe Work Environment in accordance with company policy, OSHA regulations, and local, state and federal laws.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management, a related field, or equivalent years of related work experience required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience a plus
  • Solid understanding of inventory control, workflow processing, and receipt, storage, retrieval and order fulfillment procedures
  • Background in automated inventory control management systems and integration processes
  • Lean Six Sigma or professional supply chain management certification a plus
  • Fork truck license certification
  • Strong safety focus
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and leadership competencies
  • Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills
Minimum Job Experience Required:
  • 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment
  • Prior team lead or supervisory experience is a plus
Company Information:

We offer the following:

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays

401(k)

Profit-Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Numbers & Facts

LocationBowling Green, Kentucky
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryRetail
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1851
Websitehttp://www.fotlinc.com/

About Company

Fruit of the Loom, Inc. is a global pioneer, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of a number of iconic family apparel, athletic apparel, and sporting equipment brands including Vanity Fair®, Fruit of the Loom®, Spalding®, and Russell Athletic®. Each of our brands practice the relentless pursuit of better, by striving to create innovative apparel and equipment that fits well, feels great and helps make amazing things possible. Fruit of the Loom, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., actively seeks ways to be best-in-class in social and environmental responsibility in the communities it serves around the world.

Other major national and international brands include JERZEES®, Bike®, AAI®, Dudley®, Sherrin®, BVD®, Underoos®, Lofteez®, Bestform®, Lily of France®, Curvation®, Intima Cherry® and Vassarette®. Fruit of the Loom, Inc., and its brands are driven by innovation, market demands and a strategy clearly focused on meeting consumers' needs. Fruit of the Loom, Inc., Corporate offices are headquartered in Bowling Green, Ky., with operations in 44 countries globally.

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