Supervisor, Shipping

Overview

Humboldt Sawmill Company, LLC (HSC) is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to join our team based in Scotia, CA! 

 

This is an exempt position, the base salary for this position is $70,000.00 to $100,000.00.  Your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education and/or experience.  Please keep in mind that that the range published is the full base salary. We also offer a generous benefits package; Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and company paid Life Insurance. To learn more about our benefits click Here

 

Responsibilities

The Shipping Supervisor oversees daily shipping and lumber yard activities, coordinates with Sales and Production to meet customer orders and shipping schedules, and supports accurate inventory management. This position supervises shipping personnel, organizes workflow, monitors operational performance, and promotes safe, efficient, and timely movement of finished lumber products.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate with Sales and Production to plan and prioritize work orders, shipments, special orders, and production-related shipping requirements.
• Supervise daily activities of employees assigned to the Shipping Department and lumber yards, including work assignments, scheduling priorities, and workflow coordination.
• Provide coaching, direction, performance feedback, and employee development in accordance with Company policies and performance management practices.
• Monitor shipping activities to support accurate order fulfillment, timely product movement, and efficient use of available resources.
• Conduct routine physical inventory checks; identify discrepancies and coordinate follow-up or corrective action as appropriate.
• Communicate operational priorities, shipment status, inventory concerns, and scheduling changes to employees and relevant departments.
• Reinforce Company safety procedures, identify and report unsafe conditions, and support housekeeping and safe work practices in shipping and yard areas.
• Identify opportunities to improve shipping processes, inventory accuracy, workflow, and departmental efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating shipping, lumber yard, inventory, or production-related operations preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, employee coaching, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with employees, management, Sales, and Production.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets, internet-based applications, and routine inventory or shipping records.

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 support individuals with disabilities.

• The position involves frequent standing, walking, and sitting; regular use of hands for handling materials, operating equipment, and computer work; and reaching and communicating throughout the workday.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may occur during yard and facility activities.
• Occasional lifting and moving of materials weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving equipment such as Forklifts and Loaders.
• The employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles, including sawdust, lubricants, fumes, and welding smoke.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, as well as high, precarious places including catwalks, scaffolding, and elevated work areas.
• The employee is also exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, when working in or around outdoor areas of the facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, requiring the consistent use of hearing protection in designated areas.
• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated by company policy and OSHA Standards, which may include: Safety glasses or face shields, hearing protection, safety gloves, steel-toe safety footwear, hard hats, and respiratory protection if necessary.

Competencies

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Teamwork - balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Professionalism - approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Innovation - displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.