Shipping Supervisor

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 

While reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Shipping Supervisor fully manages the Finished Goods warehouse and Shipping Department.

• →Completes safety related assignments and training with employees.
• →Manages safety incident initiation and reporting
• →Logs all daily Fork Truck inspections and report any work requests & repairs
• →Take after hours and weekend calls for employees & shipping related questions.
• →Creates load plans for outbound deliveries of finished product, approximately 300 tons per day – 7 days per week.
• →Shipment releases all outbound loads, daily and potentially weekend activity as needed.
• →Schedules and plans for all cycle counts to be performed by hourly employees each day.
• →Works with the Centralized Order Fulfillment team to ensure delivery of all customer orders.
• →Works with the OTM (corporate) to communicate ready dates and pick-up times for carriers.
• →Schedules and communicates information for direct customer pick-ups.
• →Interacts directly with external and internal customers.
• →Manages aged and side trim inventory to maintain manageable levels.
• →Manages Finished Product quarantine area with Quality department to resolve and provide disposition.
• →Interfaces with dedicated local carrier and yard drivers to coordinate movement of product between the paper mill and warehouse.
• →Works directly with outside paper converter and centralized Sonoco scheduling for specific customer orders that require specialized converting.
  • →Coordinates load plans to meet delivery dates to customers from the converter
• →Completes inventory counts each month for supplies that are housed at the warehouse (starch and cores).
• →Coordinate any necessary building repairs for the warehouse with the maintenance department.

This position is located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in shipping and receiving, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving procedures, industry regulations, and safety standards.