Mendocino Forest Products / Humboldt Sawmill
Supervisor, Shipping
Listed pay
Not listed
Location
Scotia, CA
Overview Humboldt Sawmill Company, LLC (HSC) is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to join our team based in Scotia, CA! This is an exempt position, the base salary for this position is $70,000.00 to $100,000.00. Your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education and/or experience. Please keep in mind that that the range published is the full base salary. We also offer a generous benefits package; Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and company paid Life Insurance. To learn more about our benefits click Here The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant. Responsibilities The Shipping Supervisor oversees daily shipping and lumber yard activities, coordinates with Sales and Production to meet customer orders and shipping schedules, and supports accurate inventory management. This position supervises shipping personnel, organizes workflow, monitors operational performance, and promotes safe, efficient, and timely movement of finished lumber products. Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Coordinate with Sales and Production to plan and prioritize work orders, shipments, special orders, and production-related shipping requirements. Supervise daily activities of employees assigned to the Shipping Department and lumber yards, including work assignments, scheduling priorities, and workflow coordination. Provide coaching, direction, performance feedback, and employee development in accordance with Company policies and performance management practices. Monitor shipping activities to support accurate order fulfillment, timely product movement, and efficient use of available resources. Conduct routine physical inventory checks; identify discrepancies and coordinate follow-up or corrective action as appropriate. Communicate operational priorities, shipment status, inventory concerns, and scheduling changes to employees and relevant departments. Reinforce Company safety procedures, identify and report unsafe conditions, and support housekeeping and safe work practices in shipping and yard areas. Identify opportunities to improve shipping processes, inventory accuracy, workflow, and departmental efficiency. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED and four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience coordinating shipping, lumber yard, inventory, or production-related operations preferred. Demonstrated leadership, employee coaching, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with employees, management, Sales, and Production. Working knowledge of spreadsheets, internet-based applications, and routine inventory or shipping records. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities. The position involves frequent standing, walking, and sitting; regular use of hands for handling materials, operating equipment, and computer work; and reaching and communicating throughout the workday. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may occur during yard and facility activities. Occasional lifting and moving of materials weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving equipment such as Forklifts and Loaders. The employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles, including sawdust, lubricants, fumes, and welding smoke. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, as well as high, precarious places inclu