Shipping Supervisor

Carlisle Construction Materials; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Income Protection

EAP

Health care concierge

PTO, holidays & vacation

401K with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

FSAs

Scholarships for Dependents

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a proactive Shipping & Receiving Supervisor/Manager to lead daily logistics operations in Lakeland, FL. You will plan manpower, manage deliveries, and ensure DOT compliance while coordinating with production teams to align scheduling with capacity deadlines.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, experience with SAP or similar systems, and a track record of staff development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• DOT regulations and logistics knowledge.
• Experience loading products and coordinating efficient routes.
• Proficient with computer systems and SAP experience.
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and verbal/written communication.
• Strong time management and follow-up skills.
• Solid math and reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily manpower plan and daily delivery schedule.
• Prepare shipping documents accurately (bill of ladings, labels, pick tickets, etc.).
• Conduct rate negotiations with carrier sales and audit performance.
• Follow up on freight claims, late deliveries, and billing discrepancies.
• Approve freight invoices and related shipping fees.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate department drivers.
• Ensure drivers are trained, licensed, tested, and certified as required by law.
• Schedule maintenance for trailers and tractors to comply with DOT regulations.
• Conduct daily, monthly, and annual vehicle inspections.
• Enforce signatures, dates, times and route/dispatch paperwork.
• Monitor driver/vehicle electronic logs and payroll timesheets bi-weekly; follow up incidents.
• Manage budget and expenditures appropriately.
• Facilitate regular staff and DOT safety meetings.
• Understand and perform shipping clerk/dispatch duties as needed.
• Conduct yearly performance and goal objectives for drivers, shipping, and staff.
• Maintain safety programs and transportation records for BIT inspections.
• Monitor operations for policy and safety compliance.
• Maintain organized shipping yard.
• Interface with production supervisors to align delivery with production.
• Ensure pre/post vehicle checks and E-log submissions.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

DOT regulations

Route coordination

MS Office

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Math & reading

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a global leader in building products and solutions, serving commercial construction, industrial, and infrastructure markets through its Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) and Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) segments. Driven by operational excellence and the Carlisle Operating System (COS), we focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality solutions. Our people are at the center of our success, and we are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and make an impact.

Job Description

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop daily manpower plan and prepare daily delivery schedule.
• Ensure accurate preparation of shipping documents, including bill of ladings, labels, pick tickets, parking slips, etc.
• Conduct rate negotiations with carrier sales representative and audit carrier performance.
• Follow up on freight claims, late deliveries, and billing discrepancies.
• Approve freight invoices and associated invoices with shipping activities, ensuring information and fees are accurate.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of the department’s drivers.
• Ensure drivers and trained, licensed, tested, and certified as required by law to drive company vehicles.
• Schedule all maintenance for trailers and tractors to comply with DOT regulations, including company owned vehicles.
• Ensure daily, monthly, and annual inspections of all company vehicles.
• Enforce polices regarding proper signatures, dates, times and completion of all route/dispatch paperwork.
• Monitor/Oversee driver and vehicle electronic logs (including DOT hours and submit payroll timesheets on bi-weekly basis Timely follow-up of all accidents, incidents and known violations of procedures.
• Manage budget, assuring that expenditures are appropriate and withing allowable expenses.
• Facilitate regular staff and DOT safety meeting, including problem solving sessions.
• Understand and Perform shipping clerk and dispatch duties as needed.
• Conduct yearly performance and goal objectives for Drivers, Shipping, Receiving, and Shipping Clerk. Hold staff accountable to expectations and goals.
• Maintain all safety programs and transportation records for BIT inspections according to DOT regulations.
• Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures and safety rules.
• Maintain shipping yard in an organized and orderly fashion.
• Interface daily with production supervisors and production leads ensuring availability of product coincides with delivery schedule.
• Ensure drivers perform vehicle and trailer pre-check and post-check and submit conformation via E-logs.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and logistics.
• Previous training in loading of product and ability to coordinate efficient routes.
• Knowledge of computer systems and previous experience with programs such as MS Office suite and SAP.
• Solid problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and follow up skills.
• Understanding of math, written and reading skills.

Education and Experience

Required

• Associate’s Degree required.
• Prior experience in a Shipping & Receiving Supervisor/Manager or General Manager role.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Our employees' well-being is crucial to Carlisle's success. Despite the nationwide increase in healthcare costs, Carlisle has maintained the same employee premiums for four consecutive years by absorbing the rising medical insurance expenses. Furthermore, you have the flexibility to tailor a benefits program that perfectly suits your needs.

Benefits offered

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Leave & Disability Income Protection (FMLA, LOA, PPL, STD, LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Advocate – health care concierge service
• PTO – sick days, 11 holidays, vacation
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending accounts (commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings account)
• College Scholarships for Dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement

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