Shipping Supervisor

Textron Inc.; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems: Lycoming Engines is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to lead a dynamic warehouse team, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost while mentoring staff and enforcing standards.

Responsibilities include staffing, coaching, developing, directing and disciplining bargaining unit personnel, plus improving receiving, shipping and inventory processes. You will collaborate across functions on Lycoming Premier initiatives and ensure policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Manufacturing or Supply Chain.
• Leadership experience and strong communication skills.
• Ability to influence work culture and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Hire, coach, train, develop, direct, counsel and discipline bargaining unit personnel in a fair and consistent manner.
• Develop and improve operations towards best in class standards including receiving, shipping, inventory control, talent, processes and facilities.
• Supervise bargained personnel to ensure efficient manpower utilization and assist with planning.
• Proactively participate in cross-functional efforts and teams to support Lycoming Premier initiatives.
• Administer the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and collaborate with union leaders in the resolution of shop issues.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Influence/change

Problem solving

Work ethic

MS Office

Aviation knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Shipping Supervisor

Description

Lycoming Engines seeks a Supervisor to lead a dynamic team of employees in our warehouse operations. This person will be a leader and change agent capable of driving relentless improvement, motivating team members and holding them accountable for safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, developing, directing, counseling and disciplining bargaining unit personnel in a fair and consistent manner
• Develop and improve operations towards best in class standards including but not limited to receiving, shipping, inventory control, talent, processes and facilities
• Supervise bargained personnel to insure efficient manpower utilization and assist with planning
• Proactively participate in cross-functional efforts and teams to support Lycoming Premier initiatives
• Administer the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and collaborate with union leaders in the resolution of shop issues
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies

Qualifications

• Leadership experience
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrate ability to influence work culture and drive change in organizations
• Demonstrate strong problem solving, team building, and conflict resolution skills
• Possess strong work ethic
• MS Office skills
• Knowledge of general aviation engine and airframe applications is preferred
• Lean manufacturing experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience in Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems: Lycoming Engines
Primary Location: US-Pennsylvania-Williamsport
Job Function: Supply Chain
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Team Leader
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time