Shipping Coordinator Supervisor

Allegion Canada Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

6% 401K company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Unlimited PTO

Employee Discounts

Community involvement

CliftonStrengths coaching

Job summary

Allegion Canada Inc. is seeking a Shipping Coordinator Supervisor to oversee outbound shipping operations and coach a team of shipping coordinators. You will lead daily meetings, track performance, and ensure on-time, compliant shipments.

You will manage staffing, analyze freight costs, and collaborate across warehouse, manufacturing, and customer service to optimize processes while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent education/experience.
• 3–5 years of warehouse, shipping, logistics, or transportation experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation, warehousing, and freight management.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Shipping Coordinators and shipping personnel, providing daily guidance and support.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and development planning for team members.
• Manage employee attendance, scheduling, vacation requests, and staffing requirements.
• Investigate and address employee performance concerns, corrective actions, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees to ensure operational proficiency and career growth.
• Foster a positive and engaged work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead daily startup meetings and communicate performance expectations, safety topics, and operational priorities.
• Coordinate and oversee daily outbound shipping activities and transportation performance.
• Ensure shipments are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with customer requirements.
• Monitor workload distribution and measure accuracy.
• Manage freight quotes, carrier claims, shipment escalations, and transportation exceptions.
• Analyze freight costs, carrier performance, routing strategies, and load-planning opportunities to identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintain operational reporting, dashboards, and KPI metrics.
• Drive accountability for departmental KPIs including on-time shipping, productivity, quality, safety, and freight spend.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for recurring operational issues.
• Identify process improvement opportunities that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Lead warehouse and shipping continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Drive participation in Safety Good Catch and safety observation programs through coaching, reporting, and awareness initiatives.
• Partner with Environmental Health & Safety personnel to investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with warehouse, manufacturing, transportation, customer service, and supply chain teams to improve operational performance.
• Support the Warehouse Operations Manager in developing and executing departmental objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with labor planning, budget management, and expense control efforts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shipping-related operational issues and customer escalations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excel

Logistics knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP

Excel

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Shipping Coordinator Supervisor

What You Will Do:

• Directly supervise Shipping Coordinators and shipping personnel, providing daily guidance and support.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and development planning for team members.
• Manage employee attendance, scheduling, vacation requests, and staffing requirements.
• Investigate and address employee performance concerns, corrective actions, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees to ensure operational proficiency and career growth.
• Foster a positive and engaged work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead daily startup meetings and communicate performance expectations, safety topics, and operational priorities.
• Coordinate and oversee daily outbound shipping activities and transportation performance.
• Ensure shipments are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with customer requirements.
• Monitor workload distribution and measure accuracy.
• Manage freight quotes, carrier claims, shipment escalations, and transportation exceptions.
• Analyze freight costs, carrier performance, routing strategies, and load-planning opportunities to identify cost‑saving initiatives.
• Maintain operational reporting, dashboards, and KPI metrics.
• Drive accountability for departmental KPIs including on‑time shipping, productivity, quality, safety, and freight spend.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for recurring operational issues.
• Identify process improvement opportunities that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Lead warehouse and shipping continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Drive participation in Safety Good Catch and safety observation programs through coaching, reporting, and awareness initiatives.
• Partner with Environmental Health & Safety personnel to investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with warehouse, manufacturing, transportation, customer service, and supply chain teams to improve operational performance.
• Support the Warehouse Operations Manager in developing and executing departmental objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with labor planning, budget management, and expense control efforts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shipping‑related operational issues and customer escalations.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of warehouse, shipping, logistics, or transportation experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reporting, and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation, warehousing, and freight management.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and develop employees.
• Strong problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us. You want a culture that promotes work‑life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”.
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

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