Johnstone Supply, Inc., the nation’s largest HVAC/R wholesale distribution cooperative, has an immediate opening at our Jacksonville Distribution Center for a Shipping Dock Supervisor. This position is directly responsible for supervising a staff of Material Handlers responsible for shipping dock operations, emergency/rush order processing, order verifications, and loading of outbound shipments.
The job duties for Shipping Dock Supervisor are listed below:
- Ensures Johnstone stores receive the Right Product at the Right Time and in the Right Condition by: monitoring the daily dock consolidation and order processing; checking shipping documents for accuracy and making certain all freight bills are signed; answering questions related to the outbound shipments; coordinating emergency or unusual shipments with truck lines; and ensuring Distribution standard operating procedures are followed.
- Ensures a safe work environment by: observing and coaching employees; removing potential safety hazards; maintaining a clean work area.
- Maintains department staff by: conducting interviews in the hiring process and making recommendations; overseeing the training of new employees and cross training of existing employees; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as necessary; and conducting annual performance reviews.
- Ensures established performance standards and budgets are met by reviewing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and taking necessary actions.
- Maintains communication between employees and supervisors by conducting bi-monthly department meetings.
- Attends daily warehouse staff meetings and makes recommendations for handling volume of work.
- Acts as backup for Shipping Supervisor and the Receiving Supervisor.
- Maintains Distribution building by locking up and securing building at day end, and handling building maintenance when needed.
The ideal candidate will have:
- High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.);
- Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (College degree preferred.)
- Knowledge of aspects related to the shipping of products in distribution industry.
- Knowledge of human resource management principles, including hiring, training and orienting, coaching, and evaluating employees.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Problem-solving skills: listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of subordinates.
- Ability to develop efficient work procedures.
- Ability to listen to others to identify concerns and needs.
- Ability to communicate with others in order to influence attitudes and actions.
- Skill in facilitating open lines of communication.
- Ability to communicate information across different individuals, departments, and external parties.
- Ability to attend to details.
- Ability to complete paperwork and necessary documentation.
- Ability to work with others in a team-based environment.
- Desire to support and meet the needs of customers, employees, and the Cooperative as a whole.
Working for the Johnstone Corporate and the Florida Distribution Center team has its rewards. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
We also take pride in creating a positive work environment where we work hard and accomplishments are recognized. At Johnstone you’ll work with dedicated people that not only know their stuff, but also know how to have a little fun now and then!
Drug screen and background check required.
No phone calls please.
EOE
