Oversee General Shipping Activities: Monitor and oversee outgoing and incoming shipping activities to verify items are shipping to the correct location and in good condition.
Inspect Loading Operations: Responsible for inspecting every aspect of the loading operations to make sure they follow warehouse and shipping specifications and to ensure proper use of warehouse space.
Shipping Orders and Invoices: Reads all shipping notices, orders, invoices, and other documents to manage priorities and ensure that the correct shipping methods are used.
Inventory Reconciliation: Conduct regular inventory reconciliation to ensure adequate supplies to meet the company’s production goals.
Supervise Shipping Staff: Supervisor oversees and supervises warehouse employees and drivers to make sure all items are prepared, shipped, and received on time while complying with company policy.
Warehouse Safety and Cleanliness: Safety and cleanliness are an essential part of a shipping operation, and it’s the shipping supervisor’s responsibility to be aware of and enforce safety regulations.
Communication skills – clear communication is key to making a shipping warehouse run smoothly, and shipping supervisors need to take and give directions in a clear and organized manner
Multitasking – warehouses are busy places with multiple operations happening at one time. Shipping supervisors need to prioritize and execute tasks accurately in this fast-paced environment
Problem-solving skills – complex problems arise in shipping logistics, and these supervisors must come up with creative solutions to address any difficulties
Technical shipping knowledge – these supervisors have strong technical knowledge of the machines and equipment used in shipping, as well as a technical understanding of logistics procedures
Leadership – successful shipping supervisors competently supervise and lead the shipping staff, making decisions with minimal oversight from management
Computer competency – most shipping databases and orders are stored and generated with computer programs, so shipping supervisors must be computer savvy