Shipping Area Supervisor

Conductix, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Disability (Long Term)

Life Insurance

401(k) and Annual Profit Sharing

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Personal Time

5-day work week, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM

Drug-free workplace/EOE

Job summary

Conductix-Wampfler is seeking a Shipping Area Supervisor to lead daily shipping teams, coordinate inbound and outbound freight, support production schedules, and develop a high-performing team.

This role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, LDMS, 5S, and safety, driving on-time shipments, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of shipping, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or material management experience.
• Associate degree preferred or equivalent combination.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, and material movement.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture supporting employee engagement and customer success.
• Develop and implement team goals aligned with business priorities and customer requirements.
• Review production schedules and coordinate outbound shipments to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Quote, schedule, and arrange economical transportation methods for inbound and outbound freight.
• Monitor and report On-Time Shipment, On-Time Delivery, and On-Time Request metrics.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives and LDMS activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement and ensure compliance with safety and EHS policies.

Job description

Are you an energetic and driven person with shipping, logistics, and supervision experience and looking for a rewarding a fast-paced and safe place to work?

Conductix-Wampfler is seeking a Shipping Area Supervisor to lead daily shipping teams, coordinate inbound and outbound freight, support production schedules, and develop a high-performing team.

Key Qualifications

• A positive attitude focused on successful teamwork
• Shipping, logistics, and warehouse experience
• Team management and leadership experience required
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to obtain forklift and overhead crane certification
• Highly competitive pay based on experience, education, or combination.
• 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM 5-day work week
• 12 Paid Holidays (Including the week of Christmas!)
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, Disability (Long Term and Short Term) & Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Annual Profit Sharing

Excellent Benefits Include

• Highly competitive pay based on experience, education, or combination.
• 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM 5-day work week
• 12 Paid Holidays (Including the week of Christmas!)
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, Disability (Long Term and Short Term) & Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Annual Profit Sharing

Drug-free workplace/EOE

See full job description below

The Shipping Area Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all shipping, warehousing, and material flow activities to support safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of products to our customers. This role provides leadership to Shipping Department employees while promoting a positive team culture focused on safety, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

The Shipping Area Supervisor drives performance through Lean Manufacturing principles, the Lean Daily Management System (LDMS), Kata continuous improvement practices, 5S workplace organization, and effective cross-functional collaboration. This position plays a critical role in ensuring customer demands are met through safe material flow, inventory accuracy, and on-time shipment performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and develop employees involved in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, and material movement.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture supporting employee engagement, accountability, customer success, and shared business goals.
• Develop and implement team goals aligned with business priorities and customer requirements.
• Review production schedules and coordinate outbound shipments to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Quote, schedule, and arrange economical transportation methods for inbound and outbound freight.
• Monitor and report On-Time Shipment (OTS), On-Time Delivery (OTD), and On-Time Request (OTR) metrics.
• Manage departmental budgets including freight, warehouse, maintenance, and shipping expenses.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Lean Daily Management System (LDMS) activities.
• Facilitate Kata continuous improvement practices and problem-solving initiatives.
• Recommend and implement improvements in shipping, receiving, warehousing, and material flow processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement and material transactions.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations and prepare all shipping/export documentation.
• Arrange in-plant transfer of materials to support production schedules.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of material handling equipment.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with EHS requirements.
• Maintain and sustain 5S workplace organization standards.
• Drive safe and efficient flow of materials and people throughout the facility.
• Support and uphold Quality, EHS policies, and Company Core Values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, development, coaching, performance management, and evaluation of Shipping and Receiving employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or material management.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing environments preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, interpret, and communicate safety rules, procedures, reports, correspondence, and technical documents.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate rates, percentages, ratios, freight costs, and operational performance metrics.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical operational problems involving multiple variables and competing priorities.

CERTIFICATIONS

Must successfully complete and maintain Conductix-Wampfler Forklift and Overhead Crane Certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regular standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to moving equipment, forklift traffic, noise, dust, and material handling activities.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Lean Manufacturing, LDMS, Kata, Safety Leadership, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Organizational Skills, Communication, Business Acumen, Cost Consciousness, Quality Management, and Problem Solving.

SUCCESS MEASURES

• Safety performance and incident reduction.
• 5S compliance and workplace organization.
• On-Time Shipment (OTS).
• On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• On-Time Request (OTR).
• Inventory accuracy.
• Shipping accuracy.
• Freight cost management.
• LDMS participation and effectiveness.
• Kata improvement outcomes.
• Customer satisfaction.
• Team engagement, development, and retention.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.