Evening Shipping Supervisor — Safe, On-Time Dock Ops

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Lathrop, CA is seeking a Shipping Supervisor on 2nd shift to lead forklift operators, loaders, and dock staff, ensuring on-time shipments, safety, and accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will report to the Shipping Manager, manage attendance and shift handovers, and coordinate freight while upholding quality standards and customer focus across the dock and shipping functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or shipping.
• Minimum 2 years of direct leadership or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of shipping operations, forklift safety, dock management, and warehouse processes.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and computerized inventory or warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety leadership activities, daily shift-start safety meetings and ensure PPE compliance.
• Direct daily loading, staging, and shipping activities during peak evening dispatch hours.
• Coach and develop shift personnel; monitor attendance and staffing needs.
• Ensure on-time shipments, dock efficiency, and shipping accuracy.
• Coordinate freight movements and manage equipment inspections and asset safety.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and prepare accurate shift reports.
• Collaborate with production to resolve issues prior to shipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Lathrop, CA is seeking a Shipping Supervisor on 2nd shift to lead forklift operators, loaders, and dock staff, ensuring on-time shipments, safety, and accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will report to the Shipping Manager, manage attendance and shift handovers, and coordinate freight while upholding quality standards and customer focus across the dock and shipping functions.