Shipping Receiving Supervisor

Jobtailor; Middlefield Township (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Shipping/Receiving Supervisor to coordinate warehouse operations, ensure products are properly labeled, and maintain accurate paperwork. You will audit daily shipments, supervise staff, and execute safety protocols to protect people and product.

In this role you will optimize labor allocation, reduce overtime, train associates, and participate in cross-functional Lean projects.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Five years of shipping/receiving or warehouse experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Three years supervisory experience.
• Experience with international shipping.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise coordination, accuracy, and labeling of incoming/outgoing products with proper paperwork.
• Ensure all products are properly packaged and labeled and compliant with customer specs.
• Audit daily shipments for quantity and labeling accuracy; perform daily cycle counts.
• Direct and complete Associate performance reviews; train Associates to meet job requirements.
• Ensure safety, on-time delivery, quality, and process efficiency; drive continuous improvement.
• Verify daily labor times; optimize labor allocation and minimize overtime.
• Fill in for absent Associates on varying shifts; ensure DOT compliance and recordkeeping.
• Manage carbon black silo levels; handle scrap/disposal of cardboard and totes/drums.
• Participate in cross-functional Lean teams; support plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel to other HEXPOL locations may be required; perform other project tasks as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Conflict resolution

Experience managing labor allocation

Education

Associates Degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office Proficiency

Job description

• Supervise the coordination, completeness, accuracy, and condition of all incoming and outgoing products ensuring that all are properly labeled, and necessary paperwork is documented and maintained
• Ensure all products are appropriately packaged and labeled
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications
• Audit daily shipments for quantity and labeling accuracy and perform daily cycle counts according to a schedule
• Ensure all Associates are trained to meet the requirements of their jobs
• Direct and complete Associate performance reviews
• Responsible for safety, on-time delivery, promoting and maintaining excellent quality through the process, Associate and process efficiency, continuous improvement initiatives and timeliness of all products produced
• Verify all daily labor times
• Optimize labor allocation and assignments; minimize overtime
• Fill in for absent Associates on varying shifts, as needed
• Ensure the department's compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and recordkeeping
• Manage carbon black silo levels
• Manage the scrap pallet process, disposal/recycling of cardboard and empty oil totes and drums
• Ensure finished goods cycle counts are completed each month
• Participate in cross-functional teams as a shipping/receiving representative with the goal of reducing variance
• Participate in, promote, and actively use Lean Manufacturing Principals throughout the organization
• Initiate appropriate actions for maintaining a safe and clean work environment, conduct monthly safety meetings and inspections, complete timely work-related accident reports and investigations
• Ensure department compliance with all safety and environmental procedures, regulations, and recordkeeping
• Responsible for all department scheduling to meet production and shipment schedules
• Responsible for participating and engaging in continuous improvement projects across the organization
• Travel to other HEXPOL locations may be required
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• Experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Five (5) years' shipping/receiving or warehouse experience in manufacturing environment, preferred
• Three (3) years' supervisory experience
• Experience with international shipping
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent computer/systems skills - MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Excellent cooperation and collaboration skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant
• Ability to supervise, coach and develop Associates
• Ability to interact well with all personality types in a supervisory role
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle personal and confidential information.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in shipping and receiving operations, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Proficient in training and supervising Associates while driving continuous improvement initiatives and optimizing labor efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Shipping/Receiving Experience
• Supervisory Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• MS Office Proficiency
• International Shipping Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Shipping/Receiving Operations
• Cycle Counting
• Labor Allocation Optimization
• Safety Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Performance ReviewsDocumentation Management
• Packaging and Labeling
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Conflict Resolution

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment
• DOT Regulations
• Shipping Compliance
• Warehouse Management
• Safety Procedures