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Job Description for Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Shipping and receiving supervisor positions are common in manufacturing companies and other organizations that regularly ship and/or receive products and supplies. It is rare that any industry-specific knowledge is necessary for applicants to this position, but a general understanding of safety protocols and best practices is essential. Educational requirements vary among companies, with some requiring a bachelor’s degree and others only requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience requirements may vary widely as well, with some requiring five or more years of supervisory experience and others open to entry-level applicants.

The shipping and receiving supervisor's job duties include enforcing safety policies, product quality, and efficiency of procedures. They also are responsible for developing operating plans to optimize future operations, ensuring raw materials and supplies are properly tracked, and working with customer service and other departments to ensure sufficient communication with all external parties. Shipping and receiving supervisors should have excellent communication skills, strong organizational habits, and pay careful attention to detail at all times.

Individuals in this position generally works indoors, but depending on the location and warehouse setup, there may still be exposure to outside temperatures. Work hours vary based on the organization's needs, and these supervisors may work during weekends or overnight shifts. Work is often done in small teams of colleagues, but it is also necessary to be able to work independently and without supervision. Some minimal physical requirements such as light lifting may be required, as well as knowledge of tools such as forklifts and other common equipment. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

• Coordinate packing and shipping all goods, including assembling packages, weighing them, and tracking costs.
• Update compliance policies around weight, quality, and timeliness for shipping and receiving.
• Study shipping orders, bills of lading, invoices, etc. to determine workflow.
• Resolve discrepancies between orders and goods, such as delays, condition, weight, quality, etc.
• Maintain inventory of incoming, stored, and outgoing goods, as well as current space available.

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