Shipping Operations Supervisor

Postle Operating LLC

LaGrange Township (MI)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Job summary

Postle Aluminum is seeking a Packing Supervisor to oversee daily production and shipping operations at our Cassopolis facility. You will coordinate packing, loading, and shipment of aluminum extrusions, ensuring on-time deliveries and accuracy of orders.

The role requires supervising pack teams, enforcing safety standards, and collaborating with production, quality and logistics to improve processes.

Qualifications

3–5 years of supervisory experience in shipping, production, or warehouse operations.
Strong knowledge of shipping procedures and ERP systems.
Experience with heavy material handling, forklifts, cranes, and load securement.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate shipping department activities including order picking, packaging, staging, and loading of aluminum extrusions.
Ensure proper packing, handling, stacking, loading, and securing of long and heavy aluminum profiles to prevent damage during transit.
Monitor and supervise pack teams to meet customer delivery deadlines.
Direct, train, and support department personnel to achieve performance and safety goals.
Assign daily tasks, monitor productivity, and provide coaching/feedback.
Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company-specific safety standards.
Conduct routine safety checks on forklifts and cranes.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
Verify accuracy of shipments by reviewing orders, manifests, and customer requirements.
Inspect packaging and labeling to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
Track packing KPIs (on-time delivery, error rates) and recommend improvements.
Collaborate with other departments to streamline order flow from production to shipment.