Role description: 

The Shipping and Warehouse Supervisor works with customers, suppliers, and employees to meet requirements of on-time deliveries without error or damage to shipments. This role also manages the day-to-day operations of the warehouse and shipments while supervising employees. 

 

Responsibilities: 

Collaborates with the health and safety team to administer an effective safety program 

Lead quarterly cycle counts 

Determine the best location for storing products to maximize space and convenience 

Create outbound shipments based on forecasted need 

Assign shipping and warehousing locations, coordinate shipping releases with customers and plant shipping employees, and adjust shipping schedules as needed 

Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse 

Manage direct reports by providing coaching, skills development opportunities, and cross-functional training 

Manage employee relations such as timesheet reviews and time off requests 

Utilize class tracking systems (SAP, WMS, WM, AGV, etc.) to provide the company with maximum visibility and ability to make timely and informed decisions with finished goods inventory towards customer fulfillment 

Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies and programs within the department 

 

Minimum skills / qualifications:  

High School Diploma or equivalent 

Three (3) years of experience in the distribution center, warehousing, and shipping  

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

Previous experience with a warehouse management system 

Proficient communicator and organizational skills 

Ability to problem solve and work within a team environment 

Proven ability to take initiative 

 

Preferred skills / qualifications:  

Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or a related field 

Previous supervisory experience 

Previous experience in a union environment 

Previous experience working with SAP 

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 16,000 people with revenues of almost $7 billion.
Today we have a presence across Europe and the Americas.

•    Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
•    Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
•    Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. 

Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.
We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. 

We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.