Supervisor Shipping and Receiving

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support daily shipping and receiving activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of materials
• Work alongside team members to load, unload, verify, and process incoming and outgoing shipments
• Verify materials against purchase orders, invoices, bills of lading, and customer orders for accuracy
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, including time, date, quantity, source, and destination
• Identify, document, and resolve discrepancies involving damaged goods, shortages, or weight differences
• Monitor team performance, provide day-to-day direction, and support employee development
• Evaluate current shipping/receiving processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation and reporting related to shipping activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, inventory control, and customer service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• 2–4 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics operations
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory capacity preferred
• Strong working knowledge of shipping/receiving processes, documentation, and inventory control practices
• Ability to lead by example while performing hands-on operational work
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and team leadership abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP systems is a plus