Hands-On Shipping Supervisor (First Shift)

QPS Employment Group; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a hands-on Shipping Supervisor to lead a small team and oversee daily shipping and receiving operations in Saint Charles, MO. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coordinating freight shipments, and maintaining accurate, on-time customer orders on a first-shift schedule.

The ideal candidate will have prior shipping/receiving experience, basic warehouse operations knowledge, and proficiency with shipping software such as Radius, plus Microsoft Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in shipping/receiving or warehouse operations.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating freight shipments and scheduling carriers.
• Proficiency with shipping software; Radius is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of up to six employees, including shipping clerks and receiving staff.
• Oversee daily shipping and receiving activities to ensure orders are processed and shipped on time.
• Coordinate freight carriers and transportation contractors for outgoing shipments.
• Communicate with carrier representatives regarding pickups and delivery requirements.
• Manage warehouse transfers and monitor back-ordered inventory, reporting shortages and delays.
• Coordinate with Customer Service to align shipping priorities and order status.

Skills

Leadership

Shipping/Receiving

Freight coordination

Warehouse operations

Radius experience

Excel

Word

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radius

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Forklift operation

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking a hands-on Shipping Supervisor to lead a small team and oversee daily shipping and receiving operations in Saint Charles, MO. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coordinating freight shipments, and maintaining accurate, on-time customer orders on a first-shift schedule.

The ideal candidate will have prior shipping/receiving experience, basic warehouse operations knowledge, and proficiency with shipping software such as Radius, plus Microsoft Excel and Word.