**Senior Shipping CoSenior Shipping Coordinator in the Packaging department:** **Primary Duties and Responsibilities** + Train and develop teams + Assisting with the development of training materials and curricula + Participate in project kick-offs and post-project reviews + Provide leadership, direction, and training for assigned functions + Serve as primary contact for internal customers for information requests and problem solving + Monitor, prioritize, and report on production to ensure contractual requirements are met + Identify and recommend areas for improvement + Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures within functional area of department + Assist management in meeting with vendors to evaluate new technology and equipment + Directly supervise up to 60 full time and contingent employees + Monitoring performance and providing feedback + Work with the program team to review and revise project specifications + Perform all duties of lower classified personnel within the department + May perform work of higher classified positions for purpose of training and further development + Participate in daily departmental stretching program + Ensure teams are in compliance with all safety requirements + Apply concepts of continuous improvement and demonstrate core values and leadership principles **Physical Demands and Essential Functions** + Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, push carts weighing 600 pounds, and move pallets weighing approx. 2000 pounds with a pallet jack + Tasks require repetitive motion + Must work overtime as required + Must work off-shifts as required + Must work in other processing areas as required **QUALIFICATIONS:** **Education and Experience** + High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or higher preferred. + Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience is required + An understanding of packaging and distribution is required **Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:** + Demonstrates knowledge of PCs required, primarily MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook is required + Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, and customer service skills required + Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication + Assign, prioritize, and schedule work for multiple teams of employees + Must be able to meet and maintain high quality standards + Creative problem-solving abilities required + Mechanical aptitude desired + Must be able ability to work effectively under tight deadlines **SCHEDULE and WORK SET UP:** + Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00pm CT - shift could change outside hours (40 Hours/Week) + On-site required **The minimum full-time salary starts at $24.00 hourly pay rate.** As a drug-free workplace, all employees are subject to our drug testing program. **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. **Job:** Production **Job Family:** LEARNING\_&\_CONTENT\_DELIVERY **Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** On-site **Req ID:** 20867