Shipping Supervisor at Carlisle in Lakeland, FL

Company Description

Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a global leader in building products and solutions, serving commercial construction, industrial, and infrastructure markets through its Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) and Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) segments. Driven by operational excellence and the Carlisle Operating System (COS), we focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality solutions. Our people are at the center of our success, and we are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and make an impact.

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and maintaining economical and efficient transportation services for the company. Other functions include the day-to-day supervision of the activities in the Shipping/Transportation department. Standard hours of operation Monday- Friday 7am-4pm with some variation during high sales volumes. Travel may be required on rare occasions with adequate advanced notice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop daily manpower plan and prepare daily delivery schedule.

• Ensure accurate preparation of shipping documents, including bill of ladings, labels, pick tickets, parking slips, etc.

• Conduct rate negotiations with carrier sales representative and audit carrier performance.

• Follow up on freight claims, late deliveries, and billing discrepancies.

• Approve freight invoices and associated invoices with shipping activities, ensuring information and fees are accurate.

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of the department’s drivers.

• Ensure drivers and trained, licensed, tested, and certified as required by law to drive company vehicles.

• Schedule all maintenance for trailers and tractors to comply with DOT regulations, including company owned vehicles.

• Ensure daily, monthly, and annual inspections of all company vehicles.

• Enforce polices regarding proper signatures, dates, times and completion of all route/dispatch paperwork.

• Monitor/Oversee driver and vehicle electronic logs (including DOT hours and submit payroll timesheets on bi-weekly basis Timely follow-up of all accidents, incidents and known violations of procedures.

• Manage budget, assuring that expenditures are appropriate and withing allowable expenses.

• Facilitate regular staff and DOT safety meeting, including problem solving sessions.

• Understand and Perform shipping clerk and dispatch duties as needed.

• Conduct yearly performance and goal objectives for Drivers, Shipping, Receiving, and Shipping Clerk. Hold staff accountable to expectations and goals.

• Maintain all safety programs and transportation records for BIT inspections according to DOT regulations.

• Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures and safety rules.

• Maintain shipping yard in an organized and orderly fashion.

• Interface daily with production supervisors and production leads ensuring availability of product coincides with delivery schedule.

• Ensure drivers perform vehicle and trailer pre-check and post-check and submit conformation via E-logs.

• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and logistics.

• Previous training in loading of product and ability to coordinate efficient routes.

• Knowledge of computer systems and previous experience with programs such as MS Office suite and SAP.

• Solid problem solving and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong time management and follow up skills.

• Understanding of math, written and reading skills.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Associate’s Degree required.

• Prior experience in a Shipping & Receiving Supervisor/Manager or General Manager role.

• Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Additional Information

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Our employees' well-being is crucial to Carlisle's success. Despite the nationwide increase in healthcare costs, Carlisle has maintained the same employee premiums for four consecutive years by absorbing the rising medical insurance expenses. Furthermore, you have the flexibility to tailor a benefits program that perfectly suits your needs.

Benefits offered:

• • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Leave & Disability Income Protection (FMLA, LOA, PPL, STD, LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health Advocate – health care concierge service
  • PTO – sick days, 11 holidays, vacation
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible Spending accounts (commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings account)
  • College Scholarships for Dependents
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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