Aluminum Shipping Supervisor: Lead Safe, On-Time Shipments

Postle Aluminum Co.; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Postle Aluminum Co. in Cassopolis, MI, is seeking a Packing Supervisor to oversee daily production/shipping operations at our aluminum extrusion facility.

You will coordinate production, quality, and logistics to ensure accurate, efficient, and safe packing and shipments to customers. The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in shipping or warehouse settings, strong knowledge of shipping procedures, ERP systems, and hands-on ability with forklifts and load securement, with a focus

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in shipping, production, or warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of shipping procedures and ERP systems.
• Experience with heavy material handling, forklifts, cranes, and load securement.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all shipping department activities including order picking, packaging, staging, and loading of aluminum extrusions.
• Ensure proper packing, handling, stacking, loading, and securing of long and heavy aluminum profiles to prevent damage during transit.
• Monitor and supervise pack teams to meet customer delivery deadlines.
• Direct, train, and support department personnel to achieve performance and safety goals.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor productivity, and provide coaching/feedback.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company-specific safety standards.
• Conduct routine safety checks on forklifts and cranes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Verify accuracy of shipments by reviewing orders, manifests, and customer requirements.
• Inspect packaging and labeling to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Track packing KPIs (on-time delivery, error rates) and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline order flow from production to shipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Shipping procedures

Heavy material handling

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Postle Aluminum Co. in Cassopolis, MI, is seeking a Packing Supervisor to oversee daily production/shipping operations at our aluminum extrusion facility.

You will coordinate production, quality, and logistics to ensure accurate, efficient, and safe packing and shipments to customers. The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in shipping or warehouse settings, strong knowledge of shipping procedures, ERP systems, and hands-on ability with forklifts and load securement, with a focus