Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. seeks a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to lead daily shipping/receiving at the Bowling Green, OH plant and drive safe, efficient operation. You will supervise a team, coordinate inbound and outbound freight, and ensure compliance with all applicable policies and quality standards.

The role emphasizes continued process improvement, accurate inventory handling, and adherence to safety guidelines to support production schedules and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, forklift operator experience required.
• 2+ years supervising production staff or equivalent leadership experience.
• Ability to work first shift hours, including weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily shipping and receiving activities, including inbound/outbound freight, material handling, and inventory control.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of shipping/receiving personnel, including performance management, scheduling, and task delegation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards within the shipping/receiving department.
• Supervise sorting, staging, and inventory handling operations to support production and customer requirements.
• Ensure shipping and receiving equipment is operated and maintained according to procedures; coordinate repairs and maintain supplies.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and organized work environment by enforcing safety policies and addressing hazards.
• Collect, analyze, and report shipping/receiving performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper documentation and record retention practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Forklift operation

First shift availability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Job Description Summary

Dauch is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to join our world-class team. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a leading company in the automotive industry, where you will have the chance to contribute to the flawless execution of our manufacturing processes. This role located at our Bowling Green plant in Bowling Green, OH.

Job Description

• Manage and coordinate daily shipping and receiving activities, including inbound and outbound freight, material handling, and inventory control.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of shipping/receiving personnel, including performance management, scheduling, and task delegation.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards within the shipping/receiving department.
• Supervise sorting, staging, and inventory handling operations to support production and customer requirements.
• Ensure shipping and receiving equipment is operated and maintained according to established procedures; coordinate repairs and maintain required supplies
• Maintain a safe, secure, and organized work environment by enforcing safety policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices; promptly address and communicate potential hazards.
• Collect, analyze, and report shipping and receiving performance metrics, trends, and operational data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper documentation and record retention practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• High School or GED required
• 3 to 5 years manufacturing experience; forklift operator experience required.
• 2+ years supervising production staff preferred
• Ability to work first shift hours, including weekends and overtime

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.