Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Times Microwave Systems; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems seeks a Shipping Supervisor to lead hourly shipping staff and ensure on-time order fulfillment in Mesa, AZ. The role emphasizes safe, efficient processes and adherence to company policies while coordinating with planning and customer service.

The candidate will manage packaging, documentation, and shipping for multiple product types, driving continuous improvement and maintaining a compliant, organized shipping area.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse and shipping personnel to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Oversee operations in department to maximize capacity and efficiency.
• Ensure products are packaged to scheduled customer ship dates.
• Process shipping paperwork for all customers and product types.
• Coordinate movement of inventory for customer and intercompany orders.
• Drive Continuous Improvement with visual management tools for metrics and scheduling.

Job description

Summary

The Shipping Supervisor manages the day-to-day activities of the hourly shipping employees in accordance with company policy, and product quality standards. This individual is expected to utilize labor hours efficiently and minimize non-value-added activity. The shipping supervisor is responsible for final wind, packaging, and shipping documentation of orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse and shippingpersonnel
• Oversee all operations in department to maximize capacity and efficiency
• Controlling processes for various operations (including safety & quality)
• Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures (both company and regulatory) to decrease the potential for team member injuries
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by directing and educating team members on best practices
• Ensure product is packaged to scheduled customer ship dates
• Evaluate each stage of the manufacturing process to ensure maximum efficiency
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering in the training of the hourly operators
• Maintain working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement
• Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action
• Communicate and enforce company policies and initiate disciplinary actions as required
• Discipline and coach employees who fall short of job expectations
• Investigate and report information to provide realistic schedules to Planning and Customer Service
• Drive Continuous Improvement by implementing visual management tools for metrics and scheduling, organizing areas for smooth flow (5S, layouts, bins, FIFO principles)
• Prepare cable for final customer shipment, following footage, packing, and documentation requirements.
• Process shipping paperwork for all customers and product types
• Coordinate movement of inventory for customer and intercompany orders

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Lean manufacturing preferred
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.