Warehouse Shipping Supervisor (MON-FRI)
About Us
S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.
Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.
About The Role
S&S Activewear is seeking a Shipping Department Supervisor to provide support to the Shipping Department Manager and Operations Manager. This role involves direct interaction with all team members involved in shipping orders, providing assistance and guidance on issues related to the shipping department. The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for coaching employees, managing end-of-day cleaning duties, and ensuring employees follow the organization's policies and procedures. Good coaching involves working with employees to establish suitable goals, action plans, and timelines, as well as providing ongoing guidance and support.
Responsibilities
- Prepare daily attendance and performance reports for employees.
- Conduct team kick-off meetings.
- Monitor orders screen daily.
- Monitor employee breaks.
- Responsible for accident investigation reports.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the shipping process.
- Make operational decisions to achieve shipping cut-offs.
- Perform annual performance evaluations.
- Provide leadership to all department employees.
- Verify and enforce compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Involvement in planning and execution of special projects related to the shipping process.
- Prepare and host kick-off meetings.
- Monitor workflow and adjust practices to ensure quality and timely shipment of orders.
- Act professionally and remain focused while working.
- Safely operate all warehouse equipment.
- Attend meetings as assigned.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- Supervisor experience of 2 years in a team-oriented workplace, preferred.
- Good interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills.
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to communicate and explain processes effectively.
- Ability to coach and develop team members to achieve company goals.
- Excellent organizational management skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime when needed.
Working Environment
The job will be performed entirely in the warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The role involves working around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise.
Must be able to wear proper safety equipment if required (examples include safety toe shoes, bump caps, and safety vest). PPE is company-provided with a $100 stipend on safety-toe shoes after 90 days of employment if required for your specific role.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include:
- Vacation, Personal, and Sick time.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401(k) plan.
- Discounts on brand-name apparel.
- Fun employee events.
- Meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement.
Pay
Salaried (based on experience).
Schedule
Monday - Friday (2pm-11:30pm), full-time, exempt.