M. A. FORD MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.

Job Title: Shipping Supervisor

Dept: Shipping

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Manager of Support Services

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Shipping Supervisor reports to the Manager of Support Services and oversees all aspects of M.A.Ford’s shipping and receiving operations while meeting performance standards and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Work in conjunction with the Manager of Support Services to Identify, develop and implement shipping policies and procedures to improve efficiency.

2. Plans, organizes, and supervises the shipping and receiving function of the department ensuring timely and efficient delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.

3. Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.

4. Coordinates with Customer service, Plant Manager, Quality, and other personnel in order to attain delivery, cost, and quality of service objectives.

5. Bring tools to inventory, inventory control of finished product, closing work orders, run reports for shippable items.

6. Supervise and lead shipping staff, including hiring, training, and performance feedback.

7. Studies shipping needs, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.

8. Fosters positive working relationships. Responds proactively to performance concerns, discipline, employee complaints and other employee relations matters.

1. Assist other workers in shipping and receiving activities.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Participating in committees/other interests outside of assigned cell/department.

2. Obtaining training necessary to perform job to the best of their ability.

3. Maintain departmental supplies, tools, equipment, and order as necessary.

4. Ensure safety rules and procedures are established and enforced on a continual basis for employees to comply with company and governmental regulations.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

2. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, coaching and counseling employees.

3. Supervises personnel in department.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelors degree in logistics, supply chain management or a related field, or commensurate experience.

2. 5+ years shipping and receiving experience

3. Proven experience in shipping and logistics management, preferably in a supervisory role.

4. Experience using shipping software. (UPS/FEDEX)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Strong reading, writing, research, communication and interpersonal skills.

2. Proficiency working in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and shipping software

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

1. Above average math skills including ability to calculate percentages and discount formulas, convert to metric, and fractions to decimal equivalents.

REASONING ABILITY:

1. The person must display excellent problem-solving capability, and the aptitude to make appropriate business decisions in an efficient and timely manner.

2. Must be capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Skill in utilizing corporate computer systems and software programs, including proficient use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel is required.

2. Must have excellent attendance record and be punctual.

3. Must be a team player and have excellent interpersonal skills.

4. Must be a quick-learner and have the ability to retain critical information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform

the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to talk or hear, and to use hands to finger, handle or touch.

2. Frequently required to sit.

3. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach above shoulders, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

4. The person may occasionally be required to lift 50 lbs while processing and issuing raw material.

5. Specific vision ability requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts.

2. Occasionally required to travel for the company.

3. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office) to loud (shop).

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.