Shipping Supervisor

Overview

Building our Future Together. 

FXI is a leading provider of comfort solutions to the Bedding, Furniture and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. We are an industry leader in the rapidly growing Mattress in a Box segment of the bedding market.  We have created a “molecules to doorstep” business model that leverages our leading innovation, scale, and footprint to deliver our own brands as well as other leading brands to the market and to consumers doorsteps.   With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. We provide one of the broadest sets of comfort solutions to the broadest set of industry players, through the broadest manufacturing platform in the industry. You will find FXI’s comfort technologies inside countless applications you encounter every day. Everywhere comfort is needed, FXI’s innovations lead the way! We are always looking for best-in-class talent to join our innovative, fun, and value-driven culture.  What are you waiting for?

Job Overview: We are hiring a Shipping Supervisor for 2nd shift at our Fort Wayne, IN location.  

Responsibilities

• Ensure shipments arrives on time within budget
• Monitor and oversee outgoing and incoming shipments verifying items are correct and in good condition.
• Responsible for inspecting every aspect of the loading/unloading operation meeting shipping specifications and ensuring proper use of warehouse space.
• Review all shipping documentation ensuring correct shipping methods are used.
• Follow all applicable safety/housekeeping guidelines.
• Read and follow all Standard Operating Procedures to meet or exceed the Quality Systems Regulation (QSR).
• Responsible for departmental safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• May be responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintain employee time and production records.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 
• Enforce safety and work policies.
• Responsible for selection, training, assignment, discipline, review, and appraisal of employees.
• May work on special projects/assignments upon request.
• Must be flexible to work hour 2nd shift hours 3pm to 11pm

Qualifications

To perform this task successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position supervises the shipping and receiving department and may fill in throughout the production area as needed.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The Associate must frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 140 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Essential job duties must be performed at the work site. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to high volume forklift traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EDUCATION: 

• 3-5 years supervisor experience in the manufacturing field required
• Degree in Management, a related field, or equivalent job experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules
• PC knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point basics
• SAP knowledge is a plus

Benefits Summary:

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid family bonding leave and flexible spending accounts.

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.

For applicants based in the following states: CO, CA, NY, & WA: Please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team, fxitalentacquisition@fxi.com for additional salary information on this role.

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