Mail Shipping Dock Supervisor onsite in Indianapolis, IN

CBRE; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to lead daily shipping operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee pallet shipping activities with a focus on customer service and operational excellence. This is an onsite role Monday-Friday from about 7am-4pm in Indianapolis, IN.

The role involves supervising a shipping team, coordinating daily activities, managing scheduling, and driving process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PDF applications.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supervising teams in a shipping, logistics, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping processes and compliance requirements preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and move materials safely using proper equipment and team-lift procedures when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach shipping team members to achieve performance, safety, and service objectives.
• Plan and coordinate daily shipping activities across multiple locations.
• Manage employee scheduling, timekeeping, overtime approvals, and workforce productivity.
• Foster strong working relationships with customers, site leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee all aspects of domestic and international pallet shipping operations.
• Manage the Heat-Treated Pallet Program, including inventory control and vendor coordination.
• Ensure shipments comply with customer requirements, company procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with transportation providers and couriers to ensure timely shipment processing and delivery.
• Investigate and resolve shipping issues while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Process and support international shipping documentation and AES filings when required.
• Maintain compliance with all shipping, export, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Ensure all work areas remain audit-ready and support audits.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis investigations as needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain required certifications (PIT/Forklift, Export Compliance).
• Monitor inventory levels of shipping supplies and materials.
• Submit monthly supply orders and manage vendor communications.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and archive documentation.
• Provide shipping metrics and operational reporting to management.
• Assist with physical transfer documentation and package tracking activities.
• Deliver prompt, professional support via email, phone, instant messaging, and in-person interactions.
• Provide shipping expertise and support to internal customers and affiliate locations.
• Support the development and maintenance of SOPs.
• Ensure shipping-related SharePoint resources and communications remain accurate and up to date.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PDF applications

Forklift experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team supervision

Shipping processes

Compliance knowledge

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Aboutthe Role

Asa Mail Shipping Supervisor, you will lead daily shipping operations, ensureregulatory compliance, and oversee pallet shipping activities while deliveringexceptional customer service and operational excellence.

Aboutthe Role

Asa Mail Shipping Supervisor, you will lead daily shipping operations, ensureregulatory compliance, and oversee pallet shipping activities while deliveringexceptional customer service and operational excellence.

Thisis a fully onsite role Monday-Friday from about 7am-4pm in Indianapolis, IN.

Whatyou’ll Do

Operations& Team Leadership

• Supervise and coach shipping team members to achieve performance, safety, and service objectives.
• Plan and coordinate daily shipping activities across multiple locations.
• Manage employee scheduling, timekeeping, overtime approvals, and workforce productivity.
• Foster strong working relationships with customers, site leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Shipping& Logistics Management

• Oversee all aspects of domestic and international pallet shipping operations.
• Manage the Heat-Treated Pallet Program, including inventory control and vendor coordination.
• Ensure shipments comply with customer requirements, company procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with transportation providers and couriers to ensure timely shipment processing and delivery.
• Investigate and resolve shipping issues while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Process and support international shipping documentation and AES filings when required.

Compliance,Safety & Quality

• Maintain compliance with all shipping, export, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Ensure all work areas remain audit-ready and support scheduled and unscheduled audits.
• Participate in and lead Root Cause Analysis investigations as needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture by reporting observations, submitting work orders, and supporting safety initiatives.
• Maintain required certifications, including PIT/ Forklift equipment operation and Export Compliance training.

Inventory& Documentation

• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels of shipping supplies and materials.
• Submit monthly supply orders and manage vendor communications.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and archive documentation according to company guidelines.
• Provide regular shipping metrics and operational reporting to management.
• Assist with physical transfer documentation and package tracking activities.

CustomerService & Communication

• Deliver prompt, professional support through email, phone, instant messaging, and in-person interactions.
• Provide shipping expertise and support to internal customers and affiliate locations.
• Support the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure shipping-related SharePoint resources and communications remain accurate and up to date.

Whatyou’ll Need

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PDF applications.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supervising teams in a shipping, logistics, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping processes and compliance requirements preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and move materials safely using proper equipment and team-lift procedures when necessary.

AboutCBRE

Whenyou join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate andinvestment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamicproblem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significantimpact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect,integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives,backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimer

Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need forvisa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).