Shipping Supervisor
Posted:
Friday, 08 August 2025
Valid Thru:
Sunday, 07 September 2025
Index Requested on:
08/08/2025 07:55:10
Indexed on:
08/08/2025 07:55:10
Location:
Houston, TX, 77001, US
Industry:
Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category:
11-0000.00 - Management
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Bray Controls is hiring!
Description:
The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for managing daily shipping operations, leading a team to ensure timely and accurate processing of all outgoing shipments. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of domestic and international shipping procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prioritize safety in all functions of material preparation, movement, and tracking.
- Supervise and manage the shipping team of 7+ to ensure an efficient and effective operation.
- Oversee timekeeping and scheduling to meet processing deadlines.
- Train team members on departmental processes and best practices.
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including working with freight carriers.
- Prepare all necessary shipping documentation, such as packing slips, freight bills, commercial invoices, bills of lading, and shipper’s letters of instruction, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Must maintain complete accuracy.
- Coordinate special shipping arrangements and handle custom requests from customer.
- Communicate with customers’ frequent inquiries to maintain transparency and meet their speed & quality expectations for deliveries.
- Negotiate rates with carriers and vendors to improve cost efficiency.
- Track and report daily shipping metrics, resolve issues, and identify opportunities to improve processes through root cause countermeasure analysis.
- Order shipping supplies in line with company policies.
- Generate identification tags for the assembly department.
- Provide shipping quotes and track shipments as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of all logistics activities including shipping documents, invoices and tracking data
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years in warehouse operations.
- Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing logistics.
- Proficient in ERP Systems (LN/Infor preferred).
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and math skills.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Must be available to work extended hours (including overtime and swing shift) as needed to ensure freight readiness.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred Experience:
- UPS/FedEx shipping systems.
- Stand-up reach truck operation.
- Computer proficiency and basic technical troubleshooting.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
Core Competencies:
- Leadership: Inspires and motivates team performance.
- Self-Starter: Works proactively without constant direction.
- Detail-Oriented: Executes tasks with precision and accuracy.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and outcomes.
- Team-Oriented: Strong interpersonal skills in a collaborative environment.
Why Join Bray?
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation
- 401(k) with company match
- Career Development: Opportunities for growth and professional advancement.
- Healthy Work Environment: Drug-free, smoke-free, safety-focused culture.
- Exceptional Culture: Privately owned, innovation-driven, and dedicated to excellence in flow control solutions.
Additional Information:
· Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
· Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit candidates.
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Desired Skills:
Shipping
Benefits:
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