Supervise the unloading, storing, and shipping of redried tobacco in an efficient and timely manner. • Supervise the day-to-day activities of designated workforce and assigned resources: • Responsible for shipping to and receiving tobacco from various locations and being accountable for all loads received and shipped. • Inspections - Prepare packages for inspections as required. • Product Verification/Integrity - Ensure proper labeling and that relabeling is complete and correct prior to shipment • Shipping Documentation - Verify bills of lading and ensure accuracy • Plan, organize, schedule, and direct employees to ensure maximum productivity. • Daily work plans to fully utilize personnel and equipment • Coordinates with storage manager to avoid congestion of storage and fully utilize space. • Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in all storages. • Develop Load planning on a weekly/daily basis, in season, of 3rd party shipments from holding room • Develop load planning of Chamber and House fumigations based on customer requirements/Management’s direction. • Responsible for Adherence to Company Policies as relates to Resource Management • Responsible for safety and compliance with plant rules and regulations. • Promote and ensure good housekeeping and safety practices are adhered to in the departments on all shifts, at all locations • Ensure all required records and reports for the department are accurately maintained. • Maintain an appropriate level of well-trained personnel to staff operations. • Ensure compliance with union contract and ensure all employee related issues in the department are properly handled. • Ensure all equipment and property overseen by the department, at all locations, is properly cleaned and maintained. • Assume additional supervisory duties as assigned by the Storage Manager Job competencies: • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Good overall knowledge of forklifts, scales, trucks, etc. • Good overall knowledge of storage/warehousing/distribution operations. • Good problem solving and decision making skills. • Good computer skills with focus on SAP/ BI NetWeaver and Spreadsheets. • Good planning and organizational skills. Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar or other planning tools as directed. Education and Experience Required: • Minimum of High school diploma with some college preferred. • 3-5 years of warehouse/distribution experience • 3-5 years supervisory experience.