Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

EnerSys Energy Products Inc; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys Energy Products Inc is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and safety in material flow, and supporting customer expectations across the supply chain.

The role leads shipping/receiving staff, enforces 5S and Lean practices, and coordinates with Operations, Customer Service, and Sales to improve warehouse performance. Requires a HS diploma and 1 year in a similar role; MS Word/Excel and basic WMS knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution.
• Basic proficiency with Word, Excel, and shipping/WMS systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written and verbal English instructions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Shipping/receiving processes

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

English reading/writing

WMS knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Banding equipment

Pneumatic manipulators

Pallet jacks

Job description

Career Opportunities: Shipping & Receiving Supervisor (13569)

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

• 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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