Job Description
Job Description
As a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor for Hudson Technologies, you would oversee the daily operations for the shipping, receiving, and inventory control teams. Based on job postings and company information, your responsibilities would center on managing the company's core product : refrigerants and related materials.
Roles and responsibilities
Team leadership
- Supervise, lead, and train shipping, receiving, and inventory personnel to ensure all procedures are followed safely and accurately.
- Assign daily workloads and provide guidance to warehouse staff.
- Promote and enforce a safe and clean working environment, especially regarding the handling of pressurized refrigerant cylinders and other materials.
- Provide leadership for staff development through coaching and performance evaluations.
Shipping and receiving operations
Oversee the verification and inspection of all incoming shipments of refrigerant, equipment, and other materials for accuracy and damage.Manage the processing and preparation of outgoing shipments, which includes picking, packing, and generating bills of lading (BOLs).Ensure the efficient and safe loading and unloading of trucks, which may require the operation of a forklift.Schedule and coordinate with carriers for all pickups and deliveries.Resolve freight disputes and shipment issues as they arise.Inventory control
Maintain the organization and layout of the warehouse to optimize storage space and material flow.Supervise regular cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure accuracy in the warehouse management system (WMS).Coordinate with other departments, such as plant operations and customer service, to monitor stock levels and report on material status.Qualifications and skills
Experience : A minimum of three years of related experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, including a previous supervisory role, is typical.Technical skills : Proficiency with inventory and warehouse management systems (WMS) is essential for tracking and managing stock. Experience with specific enterprise resource planning (ERP) software like Dynamics SL or SAP may be required.Safety knowledge : Given the nature of handling refrigerants, a strong knowledge of safety protocols for materials handling and operating equipment like forklifts is necessary.Leadership : Strong leadership skills are critical for managing teams and promoting a positive, productive work environment.Communication : Excellent communication skills are needed to coordinate with other departments, resolve issues, and provide clear instructions to staff.Physical requirements : The role is hands-on and requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting cylinders and operating equipment, in a warehouse environment.