Shipping Supervisor

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a highly motivated Shipping Supervisor to join our team at the Rome Lumber Mill.

This role will be responsible for managing the Shipping department consistent with Georgia-Pacific's PBM management philosophy and framework.

What You Will Do


* Promote and drive a culture of safety by ensuring team members report hazards, incidents, and observations, and by proactively addressing safety concerns with appropriate solutions .


* Promote truck driver safety by ensuring all driver safety policies are followed.


* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping area, ensuring all equipment is inspected and operational , and equipment issues are reported in a timely manner .


* Develop and coach direct reports through effective communication, performance feedback, and accountability.


* Motivate the shipping team to meet performance targets while looking for ways to contribute to long-term value creation for the mill.


* Collaborate with the Department Manager, Production, Sales, truck drivers, and contractors to manage and adjust inventory systems in real-time.


* Lead shipping operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with production schedules and mill benchmarks.


* Handle administrative duties such as reports, scheduling, and documentation so that leads can stay engaged on the floor.


* Support the rollout of new systems and technologies, coordinating closely with Safety, Quality, and Operations teams.


* Streamline processes related to inventory counts, trailer loading, staging, and shift transitions.


* Monitor and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for shipping operations.


* Coordinate with production and sales to best manage finish goods inventory usage.


* Track and report key shipping performance metrics; help develop and implement improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency.


* Ensure photos of loaded trailers are taken and stored appropriately for tracking and compliance .


* Assist in conducting monthly physical inventory audits to support mill-wide accuracy goals.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience as a lead or supervisor in a manufacturing or lumber production environment.


* Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word).


* Available to work overtime, weekends, and be on-call as needed.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Three (3) or more years of leadership experience in the wood products or lumber industry .


* Five (5) or more years of experience in warehouse or shipping operations.


* Working knowledge of inventory control systems, yard management, or logistics within a lumber facility.

For this role, we anticipate paying $70,000 - $85,000 per year.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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