Jobot
Shipping Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)
Location:
Cheverly, MD
Base pay range:
$75,000 - $90,000 per year
A Bit About Us:
The Shipping Supervisor leads the finished‑goods shipping team to ensure safe, compliant, and on‑time outbound deliveries from the plant. You will oversee staging, loading, carrier coordination, documentation (BOLs, packing lists), temperature‑controlled shipping where applicable, and end‑of‑line inventory accuracy—while upholding food safety (HACCP), GMP, and regulatory standards (FDA/USDA/FSMA). You’ll partner closely with Production, QA, and Warehouse to hit service, cost, and quality targets.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
PTO and sick leave
401k with company match
Relocation assistance
Key Responsibilities
Daily Operations & Team Leadership
Direct, coach, and schedule shipping associates, lead hands, and clerks across [X] dock doors and [Y] outbound lanes; manage break coverage and overtime.
Conduct start of shift huddles covering safety, quality, plan for the day, and carrier ETAs.
Order Fulfillment & Carrier Management
Coordinate pickup appointments with common carriers and dedicated fleets; verify equipment (reefers, seals) and trailer condition before loading.
Ensure accurate pick, stage, load, and ship processes against customer orders and ASN requirements; resolve exceptions fast.
Food Safety, Quality & Compliance
Enforce GMP/Sanitation standards in docks and staging areas; elevate non conformances and support corrective actions with QA.
Maintain HACCP prerequisites relevant to shipping (e.g., allergen segregation, packaging integrity checks, temperature verification for cold chain).
Uphold FSMA/traceability requirements (lot codes, pallet IDs, FEFO/FIFO) and support mock/actual recalls.
Inventory Control & Documentation
Own finished goods inventory accuracy at ship stage; reconcile pick/pack variances and post shipment adjustments in ERP/WMS.
Prepare and audit shipping documents (BOLs, manifests, export paperwork, certificates) for completeness and regulatory compliance.
Safety & Continuous Improvement
Champion OSHA safety practices; conduct dock audits, PIT (forklift/pallet jack) observations, and incident investigations.
Analyze loading dwell, trailer utilization, accessories, and claims; implement Lean/5S improvements to reduce cost and cycle time.
Systems & Reporting
Operate ERP/WMS/TMS (e.g., SAP, Dynamics 365, NetSuite; configure to your stack) for order wave release, dock scheduling, and status updates.
Publish daily shipping metrics (OTIF, cost per case/pallet, dock throughput) and brief leadership on risks/mitigations.
Qualifications
3+ years experience in shipping/warehouse operations for a food or beverage manufacturing plant.
1+ years of people leadership experience.
Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, allergen management, and temperature controlled logistics.
Experience with FIFO procedures.
Proficiency with ERP/WMS/TMS, RF scanning, and label systems; strong Excel/reporting skills.
Experience coordinating LTL/FTL carriers, appointment scheduling, and detention/layover resolution.
Strong communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills; calm under pressure with a bias for action.
Preferred (Nice To Have)
Experience working in the dairy industry.
SQF/BRC site experience; familiarity with internal/external audits.
Lean/Kaizen facilitation; KPI dashboarding (Power BI or similar).
PIT certifications; understanding of export documentation (INCOTERMS).
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Cheverly, MD
Base pay range:
$75,000 - $90,000 per year
A Bit About Us:
The Shipping Supervisor leads the finished‑goods shipping team to ensure safe, compliant, and on‑time outbound deliveries from the plant. You will oversee staging, loading, carrier coordination, documentation (BOLs, packing lists), temperature‑controlled shipping where applicable, and end‑of‑line inventory accuracy—while upholding food safety (HACCP), GMP, and regulatory standards (FDA/USDA/FSMA). You’ll partner closely with Production, QA, and Warehouse to hit service, cost, and quality targets.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
PTO and sick leave
401k with company match
Relocation assistance
Key Responsibilities
Daily Operations & Team Leadership
Direct, coach, and schedule shipping associates, lead hands, and clerks across [X] dock doors and [Y] outbound lanes; manage break coverage and overtime.
Conduct start of shift huddles covering safety, quality, plan for the day, and carrier ETAs.
Order Fulfillment & Carrier Management
Coordinate pickup appointments with common carriers and dedicated fleets; verify equipment (reefers, seals) and trailer condition before loading.
Ensure accurate pick, stage, load, and ship processes against customer orders and ASN requirements; resolve exceptions fast.
Food Safety, Quality & Compliance
Enforce GMP/Sanitation standards in docks and staging areas; elevate non conformances and support corrective actions with QA.
Maintain HACCP prerequisites relevant to shipping (e.g., allergen segregation, packaging integrity checks, temperature verification for cold chain).
Uphold FSMA/traceability requirements (lot codes, pallet IDs, FEFO/FIFO) and support mock/actual recalls.
Inventory Control & Documentation
Own finished goods inventory accuracy at ship stage; reconcile pick/pack variances and post shipment adjustments in ERP/WMS.
Prepare and audit shipping documents (BOLs, manifests, export paperwork, certificates) for completeness and regulatory compliance.
Safety & Continuous Improvement
Champion OSHA safety practices; conduct dock audits, PIT (forklift/pallet jack) observations, and incident investigations.
Analyze loading dwell, trailer utilization, accessories, and claims; implement Lean/5S improvements to reduce cost and cycle time.
Systems & Reporting
Operate ERP/WMS/TMS (e.g., SAP, Dynamics 365, NetSuite; configure to your stack) for order wave release, dock scheduling, and status updates.
Publish daily shipping metrics (OTIF, cost per case/pallet, dock throughput) and brief leadership on risks/mitigations.
Qualifications
3+ years experience in shipping/warehouse operations for a food or beverage manufacturing plant.
1+ years of people leadership experience.
Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, allergen management, and temperature controlled logistics.
Experience with FIFO procedures.
Proficiency with ERP/WMS/TMS, RF scanning, and label systems; strong Excel/reporting skills.
Experience coordinating LTL/FTL carriers, appointment scheduling, and detention/layover resolution.
Strong communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills; calm under pressure with a bias for action.
Preferred (Nice To Have)
Experience working in the dairy industry.
SQF/BRC site experience; familiarity with internal/external audits.
Lean/Kaizen facilitation; KPI dashboarding (Power BI or similar).
PIT certifications; understanding of export documentation (INCOTERMS).
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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