Shipping Supervisor

Zekelman Industries; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Loyalty awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries, Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse and shipping operations. You will manage material handling, inventory, and logistics while maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills and collaboration across production, quality, and logistics teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse and shipping experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or team-lead role.
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and warehouse safety.
• Ability to coordinate across production, quality, and logistics teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and coach warehouse and shipping staff to meet goals.
• Oversee loading, unloading, and dispatch of shipments for on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate inventory with cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Ensure proper storage, staging, and movement of materials and finished goods.
• Ensure a safe working environment per OSHA policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain shipment and inventory documentation using ERP/WMS.
• Collaborate with other teams to support smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of forklifts and material-handling equipment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Supervisory experience

ERP/warehouse systems

OSHA safety knowledge

Coordination across teams

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

WMS basics

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play - all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role

As a Shipping Supervisor at Atlas Tube a division of Zekelman Industries, Birmingham, AL, you will oversee daily warehouse and shipping operations within the plant. This role ensures efficient material handling, order fulfillment, inventory management, and shipping logistics while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive warehouse environment. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise, train, and coach warehouse and shipping personnel to meet production and delivery goals.
• Coordinate and oversee the timely loading, unloading, and dispatch of shipments to ensure on-time customer delivery.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels, including conducting cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
• Ensure proper storage, staging, and movement of materials and finished products throughout the warehouse.
• Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and control costs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports related to shipments, inventory, and warehouse activities using ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to support smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the safe operation and maintenance of forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of warehouse and shipping experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment, preferably steel or pipe/tube manufacturing.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics processes.
• Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and warehouse safety best practices.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordination across teams.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.