Shipping Logistics Supervisor - Lead & Grow Teams (No Weekends)

Gosnaphop; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Gosnaphop in West Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Shipping Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily shipping operations and lead a team supporting national and international shipments.

This working leadership role combines hands-on shipping with supervision. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, make independent decisions, mentor employees, and help optimize processes while spending time on the warehouse floor as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of logistics/shipping coordinating/supervisor experience.
• At least 2 years of experience working within an organization that manages its own transportation or fleet.
• Experience with ERP systems required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily shipping activities and workflow.
• Supervise shipping administrative staff and warehouse shipping personnel.
• Develop work schedules, assign responsibilities, and monitor productivity.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training, feedback, and recognition to team members.
• Help establish and improve shipping procedures to increase efficiency.
• Coordinate daily carrier pickups, including full truckload, LTL, intermodal, and customer pickups.
• Prepare and review bills of lading, packing documentation, labels, weights, and shipping information.
• Coordinate shipments and ensure paperwork is accurate and completed on schedule.
• Assist with planning and allocating upcoming truckloads and shipments.
• Work with transportation providers to obtain competitive shipping rates.
• Coordinate expedited shipments when necessary.
• Prepare required documentation for international shipments.
• Monitor inventory and assist with periodic cycle counts.
• Address last‑minute customer or shipment issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Maintain organized, safe, and compliant work areas.
• Participate in hiring, employee development, and performance management as the team grows.
• Serve as a backup resource for other logistics/shipping functions when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Great Plains

JDE/Net

Crystal Reports

Citrix

Job description

Gosnaphop in West Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Shipping Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily shipping operations and lead a team supporting national and international shipments.

This working leadership role combines hands-on shipping with supervision. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, make independent decisions, mentor employees, and help optimize processes while spending time on the warehouse floor as needed.