Shipping Supervisor

Lehigh Hanson, Inc. is one of the largest construction materials companies in North America with more than 550 active operations in the U.S. and Canada. Lehigh Hanson and its affiliated companies produce aggregates, cement, slag, concrete and other related building materials. Lehigh Hanson is part of HeidelbergCement, one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials with leading market positions in aggregates, cement and ready mixed concrete.

* Coordinate activities with Sales, Manufacturing and Quality departments to assure quality control and shipping schedules to best meet our customers’ requirement. * Plans, organizes and supervises the delivery function ensuring timely, efficient, and friendly service. * Oversees shipping activities to ensure accuracy and quality of shipments. * Be responsible for positive relationships with customer base and building rapport between employees and customers. * Provides training, supervision and guidance to shipping personnel (i.e.bulkloaders) to ensure quality and service standards are met. * Be responsible for training employees on proper work practices, company policy and safety regulations. * Be responsible for the quality and efficiency of the work being done. * Maintains proper housekeeping standards. * Maintains a high level of supervision of departmental activities and employees. * Handle Union grievances and discipline of employees. * Supervise maintenance and general repairs of all equipment within the department. * Responsible for keeping all inventories in shipping department. * Perform proper record keeping. * Full understanding of Labor Agreement. **Specialized knowledge required for this position:** * Ability to make timely, critical decisions often under stress. * Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. * Problem solving and analytical skills. * Convey information clearly and effectively through informal and formal communications. * Demonstrate commitment and ability to work in a Total Quality Environment.

* Minimum of a high school diploma. College degree or Technical School equivalent preferred. * Background in Cement or Shipping industry. * Computer skills and competency in SAP, Windows, Excel and Word required.