Shipping Supervisor (1st and 2nd Shift)

MANN+HUMMEL; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee outbound operations at the Hanover Park facility, coordinating with production, materials planning, and customer service to ensure accurate, on-time shipments. You will manage staff, ensure safety, and improve processes while aligning with regulatory requirements.

The role covers packing, staging, loading, carrier scheduling, and documentation, with a focus on lean practices and KPI improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing logistics or shipping, including 1–2 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shipping activities including order staging, packing, loading, and carrier scheduling.
• Ensure shipments meet quality, quantity, and delivery schedule requirements.
• Lead, train, and develop shipping staff; conduct performance reviews and support engagement initiatives.
• Ensure OSHA/DOT compliance and support audits, safety practices, and inventory checks.
• Implement lean practices to optimize workflow; track KPIs like on-time delivery and accuracy; drive packaging and dock improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Shipping documentation

Carrier coordination

ERP/WMS systems

Time management

Multitasking

Lean manufacturing

5S

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Role Summary

The Shipping Supervisor oversees daily outbound operations within the manufacturing facility, ensuring all customer shipments are processed accurately, safely, and on time. This role manages shipping staff, coordinates with production, materials planning, and customer service teams, and ensures compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

The Shipping Supervisor oversees daily outbound operations within the manufacturing facility, ensuring all customer shipments are processed accurately, safely, and on time. This role manages shipping staff, coordinates with production, materials planning, and customer service teams, and ensures compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. This posting is for the 1st and 2nd shifts. The salary range for these positions is $60,000 - $72,000/year according with relevant skills and experience.

Main Tasks

Operational Oversight

• Supervise and direct daily shipping activities, including order staging, packing, loading, and carrier scheduling.
• Ensure all shipments meet quality, quantity, and delivery schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with Production and MP&L (Materials Planning & Logistics) to align shipping priorities with plant output.
• Maintain accuracy of shipping documentation (BOLs, packing slips, ASN transmissions, export paperwork, etc.).

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and develop shipping team members to meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Schedule, assign, and monitor team activities, including overtime and cross-training.
• Conduct performance reviews, address disciplinary issues, and support employee engagement initiatives.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure shipping operations comply with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
• Monitor loading/unloading procedures for safe practices.
• Support audits, inventory cycle counts, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Implement lean practices to optimize workflow, minimize costs, and reduce errors.
• Track and report shipping KPIs (on-time delivery, accuracy, productivity, carrier performance).
• Drive process improvements in packaging, labeling, and dock utilization.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years in manufacturing logistics or shipping, including 1–2 years in a supervisory role.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation, carrier coordination, and ERP/WMS systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement practices.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in multicultural workforce settings.