Shipping Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock Company; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Training programs

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Springfield, MO is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee daily shipping operations for outgoing products. You will manage shipment activities, supervise shipping staff, and ensure on-time delivery while controlling costs.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in production leadership and 3+ years in logistics/shipping, plus strong cost estimation and safety focus. This role emphasizes teamwork, reporting, and continuous improvement, and you will partner with procurement,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of production leadership experience.
• 3+ years of logistics/shipping experience.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.
• Focus on customer satisfaction by timely obligations.
• Ability to estimate shipping costs.
• Emphasis on safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound loads and manage shipments.
• Maximize trailer utilization and reduce costs.
• Lead shipping personnel and ensure safety culture.
• Prepare daily/monthly management reports.
• Coordinate courier rates to minimize shipping costs.
• Determine shipping priorities and methods for on-time delivery.
• Communicate with management to ensure goals are met.

Skills

Production leadership

Logistics & shipping

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Cost estimation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

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.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.