Shipping Assistant Supervisor at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC

Position Summary:

Provide leadership and assist the Supervisor with direction of the Shipping Department in areas of responsibility including administration, shipping, scheduling work force, quality and safety. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors the workflow within the department to ensure timely delivery of customer orders.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of an assistant supervisor requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating.
• Monitors and manages all aspects of employee performance which includes training new employees and evaluating current employees to ensure training is up to date
• Coordinates pickup schedule for various carriers.
• Provides supervision of employees directly or through team lead to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management.
• Assists with planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the Shipping Department in an organized and safe work environment that follows the company’s policies and procedures.
• Oversees incoming stock and supplies for department.
• Ensures full compliance with all quality assurance standards, including good housekeeping and overall cleanliness of products and work areas.
• Can operate all the department relevant production equipment.
• At peak times we operate a 24/7 shipping operation; the proper candidate must be willing to supervise anyone of the shifts to provide this coverage.
• Supervise 40 employees during non-peak times and up to 300 temporary employees during peak times.

• Performs other duties as assigned.