Warehouse 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. 

Supervises the plant warehouse function as directed.

• →Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• →Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment.  This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in safety meetings, performing safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
• →Supports and follows the SQF (Safe Quality Food) guidelines of the food safety system.
• →Follows company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco’s Global Code of Conduct. 
• →Supervises and coordinates the employees and activities of the plant warehouse function (and local outside warehouse, if applicable) as directed.
• →Maintains direct support to all departments in the plant via material handling.
• →Facilitates the transportation of inbound and outbound shipments of products and materials.
• →Reviews completed drayage tickets and bills of lading for completeness and accuracy prior to distribution.
• →Facilitates shipments of finished product and scrap.
• →Maintains and reports inventory status of finished goods and packaging materials. Responsible for inventory accuracy and coordinates annual physical inventory.
• →Oversees ordering, storage, and use of goods to maintain optimal stock levels, minimize costs, and improve efficiency.
• →Analyzes and solves complex issues related to warehouse operations.
• →Coordinates customer releases and orders with outside warehouse and other plants within the group and assists in procuring transportation for customer and warehouse of finished products.
• →May enter shipping releases into the MFG PRO system.
• →Ensures that all fork trucks are properly maintained.
• →Facilitates training for direct reports.
• →Initiates and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• →Manges FIFO for shipments and consumption.
• →Reviews and updates reports.

This position is located in Chestnut Hill, TN.

• Ability to effectively instruct and train other employees

• Understand shipping, receiving, and supply chain processes.

• Proficiency in using Warehouse Management Software.

• Proficient in implementing 5S principles for efficient workplace organization and process optimization.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• See Physical Demands Assessment
• Ability to wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices. 
• <15% of travel
• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college degree level of education or work-related experience.
• 3-5 years of job-related experience