Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

EnerSys; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys in Springfield, MO seeks a Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to oversee daily operations ensuring accurate, timely material flow and strict safety compliance. You will lead the shipping/receiving team, train staff, and coordinate with operations, customer service, and sales.

The role emphasizes 5S/Lean-driven improvements, proper equipment certifications, and active collaboration to meet customer expectations. A High School diploma or GED and MS Office familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Working knowledge of shipping and receiving processes and material handling equipment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and third-party shipping or warehouse management systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop shipping and receiving team members, supporting skill development and performance improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, shipping, receiving, and accountability requirements.
• Oversee accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of materials, ensuring proper segregation, organization, and warehouse location control.
• Operate and maintain required certifications for material handling equipment including forklifts, banding equipment, pneumatic manipulators, and pallet jacks.
• Serve as a key liaison between Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and other internal stakeholders.
• Apply 5S and Lean principles to improve warehouse flow, productivity, and workplace organization.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Safety compliance

5S/Lean

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Warehouse management systems

Job description

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia.

We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day shipping and receiving operations to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient material flow. This role provides direct leadership to shipping and receiving personnel while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. The supervisor plays a key role in supporting customer expectations, operational performance, and continuous improvement within the Specialty Line of Business.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop shipping and receiving team members, supporting skill development and performance improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, shipping, receiving, and accountability requirements.
• Oversee accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of materials, ensuring proper segregation, organization, and warehouse location control.
• Operate and maintain required certifications for material handling equipment including forklifts, banding equipment, pneumatic manipulators, and pallet jacks.
• Serve as a key liaison between Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and other internal stakeholders.
• Apply 5S and Lean principles to improve warehouse flow, productivity, and workplace organization.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution; minimum of one year experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of shipping and receiving processes and material handling equipment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and third‑party shipping or warehouse management systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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