Shipping Supervisor

International Paper; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

International Paper in Maryland Heights, MO, seeks a Shipping Supervisor to lead the shipping department, coordinate three shifts, and ensure on-time delivery. The role emphasizes safety, cost awareness, and collaboration with customer service, planning, and sales.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and prior shipping supervision experience, preferably in corrugated packaging. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily activities of the shipping department to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains safe, clean and productive work environment following safety rules.
• Coordinates daily activities for all shifts in shipping.
• Collaborates with customer service, planning, finishing, accounting and sales to meet goals.
• Manages warehouse space, waste contracts, returns, and inventory data with sales support.
• Ensures proper truck scheduling, freight cost awareness and daily shipping schedules.

Skills

Shipping experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Cost analysis

Delivery scheduling

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title

JOB DESCRIPTION

Shipping Supervisor

Pay Rate

$69,500 - $92,600

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location

Maryland Heights, MO

The Job You Will Perform

• Leads and directs daily activities of the shipping department, including productivity, quality, service, and on-time delivery in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring customer requirements and organization goals are achieved.
• Ensures all work is performed in a safe, clean, productive environment. Promotes safety and housekeeping by following established safety rules and procedures.
• Manages and coordinates daily activities for all three shifts in the shipping department.
• Works closely with customer service department, production planning, finishing, accounting and sales to ensure full customer satisfaction.
  • Manages all warehouse space to best service of our customers
  • Manages baled waste contracts for better return and prices
  • Manages Returned Goods process
  • Manages inventory with the assistance of the sales team in customer locations
  • Works closely with customer service to maintain AXIOM integrity specific to shipping bill of lading process
• Ensures that trucks are scheduled to the best efficiency, keeping in mind freight costs and ship to locations when coordinating the preparation of the daily shipping schedule.
  • Schedules deliveries 24 hours/per day seven days a week per customer demands.
  • Cost analysis for all deliveries and customer pick-ups
  • Maintains relationship with contracted truckers for best rates
• Organizes teams to guarantee loads are checked for correct quantities, weight, and quality of loads.
• Guarantees that lift drivers maintain up to date training, coaches and facilitates the shipping team for better efficiency.
• Maintains the integrity of finished goods inventory inside the facility and in outside warehouses. Works closely with accounting and customer service to ensure accuracy of data. Responsible for tracking inventory.
• Maintains and keeps current the overall knowledge of costs associated with the shipping department.
• Manages costs relative to pallet expenses.

The Skills You Will Bring

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Previous shipping experience required.
• Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Action – oriented
• Customer Focused
• Developing Direct Reports
• Integrity and Trust
• Managerial Courage
• Organizational Skills
• Business Acumen
• Communications

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].