President Container Group, a leading independent manufacturer of Corrugated Packaging (Sheets, Boxes, Trays, Partitions, Displays, etc..) is seeking a full-time experienced Shipping Load Planner for its factory in rural Orange County, NY (Middletown), 60 miles north of New York City (20 miles from New Jersey and Pennsylvania). President Container, the manufacturing arm of PCG, is one of the largest corrugated plants (over 500,000 square feet) in North America. Our state-of-the-art facility has some of the most up-to-date machinery in the industry, and with it we produce in excess of 2.3 billion square feet of corrugated each year. We are committed to producing sustainable packaging that is clean, safe, and protects the environment and the communities in which we live.

Job Summary:

Oversee all aspects of load planning including, but not limited to: forklift operator movement, truck routing, and reconciliation.

This is a 3rd shift position (11:00PM - 7:00AM).

Responsibilities:

• Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including adhering to the safety program, and practicing good housekeeping.

Monitor and evaluate route for time efficacy and cost.

• Monitor and evaluate the safe and efficient loading process of freight throughout the shift.

• Inspect finished product periodically after loading to ensure high quality standards.

• Manage Return Goods.

• Manage finished items on the floor to insure jobs are being appointed and moved in a timely manner.

• Create delivery receipts for all loads once it has been confirmed the loads is complete and he have confirmation on a delivery.

• Inform the Logistics Manager of any problems or situations that may negatively impact the performance of the department or Company.

• Adhere to the daily production schedules and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.

• Communicate with other shift supervisors to avoid conflicts between shift changes.

• Establish high morale within the department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems while maintaining confidentiality.

· Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversees all employees assigned to the shipping dock. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED. With Reading, Writing and Math skills at a minimum of 10th Grade level.
• Two years prior shipping experience in a supervisory capacity including truck routing.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• College and/or related technical experience
• Two years’ experience in Corrugated box industry
• Two years’ experience as a Forklift Operator and/or Truck Driver.
• Two years’ experience dispatching trucks.

Language Skills

Able to read and write in English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

Able to use Microsoft Suites products.

Map reading and commercial truck routing.

Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation. This also supports the supervisor's role of teacher and trainer for his/her personnel.

Cost issues in order to make daily decisions that will reduce overall costs and will help the supervisor find areas that require improvement.