Shipping Supervisor

About the Company

Join a well-established, family-owned organization with a long history of success in the manufacturing and distribution industry. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity within a close-knit environment where employees are valued and encouraged to make an impact. The organization offers a collaborative, hands-on culture, strong leadership visibility, and the opportunity to help shape processes and develop a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily shipping activities and workflow.
• Supervise shipping administrative staff and warehouse shipping personnel.
• Develop work schedules, assign responsibilities, and monitor productivity.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training, feedback, and recognition to team members.
• Help establish and improve shipping procedures to increase efficiency.
• Coordinate daily carrier pickups, including full truckload, LTL, intermodal, and customer pickups.
• Prepare and review bills of lading, packing documentation, labels, weights, and shipping information.
• Coordinate shipments and ensure paperwork is accurate and completed on schedule.
• Assist with planning and allocating upcoming truckloads and shipments.
• Work with transportation providers to obtain competitive shipping rates.
• Coordinate expedited shipments when necessary.
• Prepare required documentation for international shipments.
• Monitor inventory and assist with periodic cycle counts.
• Address last-minute customer or shipment issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Maintain organized, safe, and compliant work areas.
• Participate in hiring, employee development, and performance management as the team grows.
• Serve as a backup resource for other logistics/shipping functions when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of warehouse/shipping experience.
• At least 2 years of experience working within an organization that manages its own transportation or fleet.
• Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience required.
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or a related environment preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with an ERP system required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is highly desirable.
• Experience with Great Plains, JDE/Net, Crystal Reports, or Citrix is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable taking ownership, asking questions, and stepping into a leadership role.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check and drug screening.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) eligibility.
• Leadership opportunity within a stable, established organization.
• High visibility and exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to build and improve processes.
• Ability to develop and grow a team.
• Collaborative, friendly work environment.
• Strong work-life balance.
• No weekend schedule.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on day-to-day operations.
• Potential for long-term employment and transition to a salaried leadership position.

Pay

$27–$33/hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Occasional additional hours may be needed based on shipping volume. No weekends.