Shipping Supervisor

Fountain Plating Company, LLC; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) match (3%)

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Fountain Plating Company, LLC in West Springfield, MA is seeking a full-time Shipping Supervisor to oversee daily shipping/receiving. You will ensure shipments meet contract requirements and properly prepare documentation including C of C and packing slips.

Required: 5+ years in shipping/logistics in manufacturing, 2+ years in supervision, and aerospace documentation knowledge. Familiarity with ERP/MRP, UPS/FedEx/DHL, and plating operations is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of shipping/logistics experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Aerospace manufacturing or metal finishing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace documentation requirements (AS9100, Nadcap).
• Familiarity with plating and metal finishing operations; ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shipping and receiving operations.
• Ensure all customer shipments meet contract, specification, and PO requirements.
• Manage packing slips, certificates of conformance, and material certifications.
• Coordinate shipments with production planning, QA, and customer service.
• Schedule domestic and international shipments with approved carriers.
• Maintain 5S in shipping area and train staff on procedures and safety.
• Investigate shipping discrepancies and maintain clean, safe documentation.

Skills

Shipping/logistics

Supervisory experience

Aerospace documentation

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

UPS/FedEx/DHL knowledge

Job description

West Springfield, Town of, MA 01089, USA

• Quality
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SHIPP005496

Description

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Supervise daily shipping and receiving operations.
• Ensure all customer shipments meet contractual, specification, and purchase order requirements.
• Certificates of Conformance (C of C)
• Packing slips
• Material certifications
• Export documentation (when applicable)
• Customer-specific documentation packages
• Ensure product traceability is maintained throughout the shipping process.
• Coordinate shipment priorities with Production, Planning, Quality, and Customer Service.
• Schedule domestic and international shipments using approved carriers.
• Ensure proper packaging methods are used to prevent handling or corrosion damage.
• Verify parts are properly identified, labeled, and packaged per customer requirements.
• Monitor shipping schedules to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies or customer complaints.
• Maintain inventory of shipping supplies and packaging materials.
• Train and develop shipping personnel on procedures, safety, and quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping area using 5S principles.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on delivery performance and process efficiency
• Participate in internal, customer, and Nadcap audits.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and hazardous material shipping regulations.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule shipping personnel.
• Conduct employee training and performance evaluations.
• Monitor productivity and workflow.
• Promote teamwork and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement activities within the department.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of shipping/logistics experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Aerospace manufacturing or metal finishing experience is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of aerospace documentation requirements.
• Understanding of AS9100 and Nadcap requirements.
• Familiarity with plating and metal finishing operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping procedures.
• Experience with UPS, FedEx, DHL, and freight carriers.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Shipping accuracy
• Documentation accuracyInventory accuracy
• Safety performance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Activity is not applicable to this position.

N (Not Applicable)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Stand

O

Walk

O

Sit

C

Manually Manipulate

O

F

Reach Above Shoulder

O

Climb

N

N

Squat or Kneel

N

O

Grasp

O

Speak

C

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less (O)

11-20 lbs (O)

21-50 lbs (N)

51-100 lbs (N)

Over 100 lbs (N)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less (O)

13-25 lbs (O)

26-40 lbs (N)

41-100 lbs (N)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance)

Sense of Sound - Able to hear average conversations

Sense of Touch

Company Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Long term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(K)-3% Match, Holiday Pay

• COMPENSATION RANGE: $30.00 to $32.00 Per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

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