Finished Goods Supervisor

Finished goods supervisors are responsible for managing the movement, storage and distribution of finished goods after they have left the manufacturing line. With the help of warehouse staff, they ensure trucks are loaded and unloaded properly and all scheduled outbound shipments are delivered on time. Finished goods supervisors organize and maintain inventories throughout the warehouse and keep it clean.

Future Job Market

Fair
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Typical Employers:

Finished goods supervisors are typically employed by food production companies, equipment sales companies, chemical companies, co-ops, seed production companies, retail businesses and animal health companies.

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations:

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
The Distribution Business Management Association
Trade organization for the type of product manufactured

Salary:

$59,000?

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What Responsibilities Will I Have?

Schedule, prepare and administer work tasks for warehouse staff
Maintain physical inventories of products
Assist workers in resolving day-to-day operational issues
Compare the physical inventory in the warehouse with the records of inventory on hand
Ensure accurate and timely entering and publishing of data for warehouse transactions
Generate packing slips (inventory on a shipment) and bill of ladings (a detailed list of a shipment of goods)
Plan warehouse layout and space requirements to prevent loss or damage
Ensure that trucks are loaded and unloaded properly with appropriate documentation
Perform departmental and area housekeeping to ensure space is clear and safe and storage is maximized
Ensure all scheduled outbound shipments are delivered on time and accurately
Operate a forklift to move items around a warehouse
Communicate with vendors if there are delays in outbound shipments
Direct inventory movement throughout the warehouse
Ensure that shipments are ready for delivery
Keep track of products that are perishable and ensure oldest products are moved out first
Forward customer service requests for warehouse and facility services and respond to internal customer requests for information and actions
Develop strong relationships with truck drivers and delivery services

Recommended High School Courses:

agricultural education
business
personal finance
science
mathematics

Education/Training Required:

Typically, extensive experience working in a warehouse is required. However, an associates or bachelor’s degree in agribusiness, supply chain management, transportation, logistics or a related field is preferred. Additionally, a forklift license is considered an asset.

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