Shipping Supervisor

Smurfit-Westrock; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Shipping Supervisor in Illinois to oversee outbound shipping, manage shipments, and lead the shipping team to ensure accurate, on-time delivery and efficient logistics.

Responsibilities include scheduling loads, optimizing trailer usage, preparing management reports, and coordinating rates to minimize costs while maintaining safety and quality standards. Strong cross-functional communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of production leadership experience.
• 3+ years of logistics/shipping experience.
• Strong prioritization and task management.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and timely obligations.
• Ability to calculate estimated shipping costs.
• Commitment to safety and proper use of safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipping operations for outbound products.
• Schedule inbound and outbound loads; manage shipments.
• Maximize trailer utilization and reduce costs.
• Prepare daily and monthly management reports.
• Coordinate courier rates to minimize shipping costs.
• Ensure on-time delivery and excellent customer service.
• Communicate with management and cross-functional teams to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Task prioritization

Communication

Cost awareness

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

TheShipping Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing daily activities for shipping functions of all outgoing products to customers, managing all aspects of shipping and transferring product and materials, verifying and recording information on incoming and outgoing shipments, and providing leadership to shipping personnel.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Schedule inbound and outbound loads/manage inbound and outbound shipments
• Maximize trailer utilization and efficiently use trailer pool to reduce costs
• Ensure subordinates work safely and contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results
• Prepare daily and monthly management reports to communicate critical shipping information
• Coordinate and monitor courier rates to select the lowest rate to minimize shipping cost and remain within budget
• Utilize knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates to determine shipping priorities and methods for delivery to assure on-time delivery and exceptional customer service
• Communicate with various levels of management and departments to ensure that goals are accomplished.

What you need to succeed

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent -Required
• 2+ years of production leadership experience
• 3+ years of logistics/industrial/shipping experience.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively
• Focus on increasing customer satisfaction by ensuring obligations are met in a timely manner
• Aptitude to calculate estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery functions
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules,utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other managers, staff, and vendors
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office- Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The salary range for this position is $66,750.00 - $111,250.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. The application window is expected to close by 30-Sep-2026.