Shipping Supervisor

allegion; Kansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Community involvement

CliftonStrengths coaching

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Shipping Supervisor in Greenfield, IN to lead daily shipping/receiving operations, coach a team of up to 40 staff, and drive OTP/OTA performance. The role requires coordinating with first-shift leaders, ensuring accurate timekeeping in Kronos, and auditing packing with the MDI process to keep shipments moving smoothly.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in operations management or related field, 5+ years of leadership in logistics, and a strong grasp of lean principles;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management or related field.
• 5+ years of team leadership experience.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing or logistics.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipping and receiving operations; supervise up to 40 staff.
• Administer timecards using Kronos.
• Audit packing operations using MDI process.
• Ensure on-time delivery and OTIF targets.
• Maintain 5S standards in department.
• Coordinate with first-shift teams for same-day material moves.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management

Engineering or Business degree

Tools

Kronos

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Shipping Supervisor - Greenfield, IN

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for managing the company's shipping and receiving operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy. This role involves overseeing a team of shipping clerks and stagers to guarantee adherence to all shipping protocols and timely processing of shipments. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in logistical processes.

What you will do:

• Oversee and manage daily shipping and receiving operations, supervising a team of up to 40 full time and temp employees to ensure compliance with standard procedures and operational efficiency.
• Administer employee timecards using Kronos, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of hours worked.
• Utilize the MDI process to audit packing operations, ensuring no items remain in packing for more than 48 hours.
• Manage the RFGM process and conduct daily audits to ensure RFGM inventory is cleared by the end of each shift.
• Ensure "Ship Drop" inventory is processed within two hours daily to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Ship and stage the required number of lines to meet OTP (On-Time Performance) and OTA (On-Time Arrival) daily goals.
• Achieve OTP/OTA daily targets and monthly financial objectives in alignment with AOP (Annual Operating Plan) goals.
• Coordinate with first-shift teams to ensure seamless shipping and receiving processes.
• Work closely with first shift receiving leaders to ensure all materials are received and moved on the same day they arrive.
• Ensure no partial lines are shipped on any order; partial orders are acceptable, but individual lines must not be split.
• Maintain daily MDI metrics and review takt sheets, providing coaching and training to address underperformance.
• Manage the PO receipt process, ensuring all purchase orders are received and recorded on the same day.
• Maintain 5S standards within the department and on the LTL pad, ensuring the receiving dock is cleared daily.
• Oversee the BOL (Bill of Lading) process to ensure every skid has the correct BOL attached for transport.
• Onboard and coach Team Leaders on fundamental leadership skills to support team development.
• Manage Fast Track shipments with OTA compliance rate, ensuring timely delivery.
• Always adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and external partners to foster collaboration and resolve issues.
• Identify and implement efficient shipping procedures and strategies to enhance operational accuracy and productivity.
• Address shipping and receiving concerns promptly, escalating significant issues when necessary.
• Monitor staff performance against organizational objectives and maintain accurate process records.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management; Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management; Engineering; Business Administration and Management; or a related field is highly preferred
• 5+ years of experience leading teams recommended
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or logistics environment
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to lead and engage team towards a common vision
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it".
• You value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy"
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself"
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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