Shipping Supervisor

Veritiv Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Resource Groups

Training & development

Mentorship opportunities

Healthcare benefits

401k

Job summary

Veritiv is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee daily shipping operations at our Dallas corrugated/converting plant. You will lead a team, ensure accurate orders, and coordinate with transportation providers to achieve on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in shipping, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related shipping/warehouse experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipping planning and execution across corrugated/converting facilities.
• Monitor outbound loads and coordinate WIP and FG transfers between sites.
• Supervise shipping loaders and provide guidance to the team.
• Conduct floor walks to verify load quality, pallet integrity, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with scheduler to ensure on-time customer shipments.
• Communicate with 3rd party logistics partners about trailer movements and delays.
• Notify Customer Service and Sales of any delays or disruptions.
• Manage equipment, labor, and resources to stay lean and cost-effective.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Monitor trailer and dock safety and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Oversee monthly and year-end inventory processes and reporting.
• Provide back-up support for the Shipping Clerk as needed.
• Conduct cycle counts and manage finished goods inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Shipping regulations

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate/Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Tools

Inventory management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Purpose

Our Shipping Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the daily shipping operations within a corrugated converting box plant. This role includes managing the shipment of finished products, ensuring accuracy in orders, coordinating with transportation providers, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. The supervisor leads a team of shipping personnel, optimizes workflows, and ensures on-time delivery to customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipment planning and execution across both corrugated/converting facilities.


• Monitor and manage the status of outbound loads and coordinate internal Work In Progress (WIP) and Finished Goods (FG) transfers between all corrugated/converting sites.


• Supervise and provide guidance to shipping loaders across the facility.


• Conduct routine floor walks to inspect load quality and pallet integrity, ensuring all shipments meet company standards (e.g., stretch wrap, strapping, loading configuration, cleanliness).


• Collaborate with the scheduler to ensure shipments to our customers on time.


• Communicate daily with 3rd party logistics partner regarding trailer movements, load status, and delays.


• Notify Customer Service and Sales promptly of any shipping delays or disruptions.


• Manage/monitor equipment, labor and resources to ensure we are lean and cost effective.


• Enforce safety policy/protocol and ensure a safe, clean, organized work environment.


• Monitor trailer and dock safety, ensuring compliance with company safety standards and procedures.


• Oversee monthly and year-end inventory processes, ensuring accurate reconciliation and reporting.


• Provide back-up support for the Shipping Clerk as needed.


• Conduct cycle counts and manage warehouse accounts finished goods inventory.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-management skills.


• Proficiency with inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.


• Knowledge of shipping regulations and safety compliance.

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of related job experience.


• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.


• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.


• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED Preferred


• Associate/Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Working Conditions

The work environment for this position requires:

• Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.


• Exposure to loud noise.


• Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.


• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.


• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.


• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.


• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.


• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.


• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.


• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.


• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.comand connect with the Company on LinkedIn.