Shipping Supervisor

briowt; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

briowt is seeking a Shipping Supervisor in California, United States. In this role, you will act as a critical link in managing high-volume outbound shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with customer specifications. This fast-paced leadership position involves supervising staff, coordinating with carriers, and enforcing safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to operate forklifts safely. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent preferred, or a 2-year degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years progressive supervisory experience in a large warehouse setting.
• Effective communication with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee picking, packing, and loading operations for accuracy.
• Supervise, train, and mentor shipping staff to meet KPIs.
• Coordinate with carriers for scheduling pickups and deliveries.
• Enforce OSHA safety standards in warehouse operations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Warehouse Management

Forklift Operation

WMS Knowledge

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent

2-year degree with 3 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WMS Software

Job description

About the role

The Shipping Supervisor acts as the critical link between internal inventory operations and external delivery networks, ensuring high-volume outbound goods are packed, labeled, and loaded accurately and on time. This role is a hands‑on, fast‑paced leadership position that requires managing teams of associates and coordinating with carriers to meet critical deadlines.

What you'll do

• Outbound Operations Management: Oversee picking, packing, and loading operations to ensure 100% accuracy and compliance with customer specifications.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor shipping staff, assigning dailyworkloadsandmonitoringperformance to meet KPIs (e.g., dispatch timeliness, order accuracy).
• Carrier Coordination: Liaise with carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL, LTL freight) to schedule pickups and deliveries, managingfreight disputes and ensuringtimely, cost-effective shipping.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA safety standards and company policies, ensuring proper use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and PPE.
• Documentation & Systems: Verify accuracy of all shipping documentation, including BOLs (Bill of Lading), manifests, and advanced shipping notices (ASN) usingourWMS/ERP systems.
• General Management: Workswith other supervisors and managers to do whatever it takes to service our customers and employes.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent preferred. A 2-year degree and 3 years in a position with this level of responsibility is acceptable.
• 3+ years in a position in a large warehouse with progressive supervisory experience
• Effective communication with all levels of employees, peers, and Executive Management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead and motivate many different teams working many different shifts.
• Operates forklifts safely and efficiently, following all OSHA safety regulations.
• Knowledge of WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and other inventory control software.
• A full working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Ability to stand/walk forlong periods and liftupto 60lbs.

Benefits / Perks

• We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for a job well done. We offer growth potential for motivated individuals, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• and More!