Shipping Supervisor

About the role

S&S Activewear is seeking a Shipping Department Supervisor to support the Shipping Department Manager and Operations Manager. The role involves direct interaction with all team members involved in shipping orders, providing assistance and guidance, managing end‑of‑day cleaning duties, and coaching employees to meet organizational policies and procedures.

What you will do

• Prepare daily attendance and performance employee reports.
• Conduct team kick‑off meetings and employee kick‑off meetings.
• Monitor order screens daily and oversee employee breaks.
• Investigate accidents and prepare related reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the shipping process.
• Make operational decisions to achieve shipping cut‑offs.
• Perform annual performance evaluations.
• Provide leadership and enforce compliance with SOPs.
• Participate in planning and execution of special shipping projects.
• Host and prepare kick‑off meetings for initiatives.
• Monitor workflow and adjust practices to ensure quality and timely shipments.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and attend assigned meetings.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of warehouse experience, including prior management or supervisory experience.
• Ability to lead daily activities of warehouse employees, assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide guidance on complex issues.
• Commitment to promoting team spirit through Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal relationship building, employee coaching, and development skills.
• Adaptable, self‑driven, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Effective communicator capable of clearly explaining processes.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Detail‑oriented with strong follow‑up practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships across all organizational levels.
• Positive attitude, composure under pressure, and willingness to work flexible hours and overtime.

Compensation & schedule

Salaried (based on experience). Full‑time, exempt position. Monday – Friday, 2 pm – 10:30 pm.

Protective equipment required

Must wear proper safety equipment (safety toe shoes, bump caps, and safety vest). PPE is company‑provided with a $100 stipend for safety‑toe shoes after 90 days of employment.

Physical demands

The role is split between office time and floor presence, requiring standing and walking for 4+ hours per day and operating a stock chaser throughout the warehouse. Moderate hand‑eye coordination, near and far vision, and hearing are required.

Working environment

The position is performed entirely in the warehouse, where conditions can range from warm to cool and involve moderate noise levels around machines and equipment.