Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members.

The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development.

Position Summary

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of shipping/receiving, inventory management in the shipping department and fumigations. Candidate must be a team player with a strong work ethic and proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Primary responsibility is to provide technical and administrative oversight and expertise in logistics operations while building high-performing teams.

Safety Ability

Promote a "safety first" culture by following all safety rules (including Lockout/Tag out, Confined Space, Fall Protection and Hazard Communication). Report all near misses, Injuries, and documentation of incidents to Shift Supervisor/Production Supervisor and or Manager or Director

Quality Ability

Perform all duties in accordance with Quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) established company policies and procedures.

Continues Improvement

Responsible for Active participation in continuous improvement teams and processes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Shipping Supervisor

• Oversee all shipping operations.
• Oversee appointments scheduling and shipping schedule.
• Plan daily/weekly work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuation workloads.
• Administrative responsibilities (inventory reporting, labor management, budgets, etc.)
• Daily/weekly/monthly data collection and analysis.
• Develop capability of the hourly work force with specific attention to creation and maintenance of applicable skill sets.
• Manage day-to-day inventory systems, processes, and procedures to ensure achievement of key business results.
• Continually evaluate the effectiveness of existing work processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and accuracy.
• Audit areas of shipping.
• Report daily inventories and FIFO position, exceptions, and outages; determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate interdepartmentally to safeguard the movement of goods while maximizing efficiencies. and delivering high-level customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Develop, implement, and sustain standard work procedures.
• Recognize and respond to trends; troubleshoot opportunities and communicate solutions.
• Supervise and analyze employee performance; train and evaluate employees.
• Coordinate inventory movement and storage across facilities, including external storage, as necessary.
• Coach, mentor, develop, and train hourly workforce; evaluate and track employee performance.
• Provide strong leadership and consistent feedback to all subordinates; demonstrates and promotes. company culture through word and action.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on company needs.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in distribution leadership required.
• High level functionality in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability are expected.
• Detail oriented, organized, and committed to quality.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service focused, and results driven.
• Excellent leadership skills including development, supervision, and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills required.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with proven problem-solving ability.
• Operational knowledge of food safety standards, regulations, and compliance.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, including OSHA regulations, forklift certification, and training.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels across the organization.
  
  

Job Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and be responsible for making decisions.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Prioritization: Ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as ability to make presentations.
• Interpersonal: Ability to effectively build working relationships.
• Team Involvement: Works effectively with teams and work groups. Actively participates in problem solving and interacts with team and work groups to achieve team and organizational goals.
• Detail-oriented: Attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Continuous Improvement: Active participant in continuous improvement initiatives and goals. Seeks opportunities to improve self and processes.
• Problem Solving: Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

Facility is a manufacturing environment, and this position may primarily be outdoors. The manufacturing environment and working outdoors may include high levels of noise. When working outdoors conditions can include extreme cold, heat, or humidity; and sometimes can include work in dusty conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company. Position requires standing, sitting, and walking on a regular basis for prolonged periods. Near vision-ability to see details at close range. Ability to continuously use trunk strength-abdominal and lower back to support repeated bodily movement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform in the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Salary: $23.50 - $25.00 per hour