Shipping & Logistics Lead

Smurfit Westrock Company; New Lenox, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Illinois is hiring a Shipping Supervisor responsible for overseeing daily shipping activities, supervising staff, and ensuring accurate documentation of all outbound shipments to customers.

You will schedule loads, maximize trailer utilization, monitor courier rates, prepare management reports, and collaborate across departments to achieve on-time delivery and top customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years production leadership.
• 3+ years logistics/shipping experience.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and timely obligations.
• Cost estimation for shipping/delivery.
• Commitment to workplace safety and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Ability to collaborate with managers, staff and vendors.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound loads and shipments.
• Maximize trailer utilization and reduce costs.
• Lead shipping personnel with safety culture.
• Prepare daily and monthly shipping reports.
• Coordinate courier rates to minimize costs.
• Ensure on-time delivery and exceptional customer service.
• Communicate with management to achieve goals.

Skills

Production leadership

Logistics/shipping experience

Safety focus

Cost awareness

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Company in Illinois is hiring a Shipping Supervisor responsible for overseeing daily shipping activities, supervising staff, and ensuring accurate documentation of all outbound shipments to customers.

You will schedule loads, maximize trailer utilization, monitor courier rates, prepare management reports, and collaborate across departments to achieve on-time delivery and top customer service.