Lead Shipping & Cold-Storage Supervisor

Borden Dairy Company; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Borden Dairy in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to lead hourly shipping team members, support the Shipping Manager, and ensure efficient operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, safety, OSHA compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional groups to meet service and cost goals while maintaining a clean, safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systematic approach.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex data sets.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and develop team members.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and mentor hourly shipping team members.
• Support the Shipping Manager in training, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Prioritize workloads and assist in scheduling and performance assessments of hourly staff.
• Identify and implement process improvements using a continuous improvement mindset.
• Enforce company policies, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ensure proper use of PPE in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Foster a positive and productive working relationship with the supply chain leadership team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to meet safety, service, cost, and personnel goals.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Training

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Borden Dairy in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to lead hourly shipping team members, support the Shipping Manager, and ensure efficient operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, safety, OSHA compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional groups to meet service and cost goals while maintaining a clean, safe workplace.