Shipping Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning

Be Well programs

Tuition assistance

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a Shipping Supervisor to lead the shipping team, scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating shipments with precision. You will collaborate with scheduling and corporate teams to ensure accurate billing and smooth inventory reconciliation.

You will manage labor and pallet costs, monitor Chep usage, and adjust stock levels while enforcing safety standards across the operation. Travel up to 5% may be required, and you will mentor hourly staff to achieve high performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Experience leading teams through training, coaching, or project management.
• Forklift, electric pallet jack and spotter tractor licenses required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate and coach staff to peak performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shipping crew, ensuring efficient loading, scheduling, and prioritization of shipments.
• Review shipments, handle invoicing, and prepare/distribute inventory adjustment reports to Accounting.
• Track labor, pallet costs, and Chep usage; adjust warehouse inventories as needed.
• Conduct weekly safety inspections, monitor forklift operation, and perform yard checks for trailers and fuel consumption.
• Direct hourly shipping/receiving employees and provide guidance on safety and department goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Training & coaching

Communication skills

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

ADC

Intermec Janus scanners

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet.

With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

VALUE YOU’LL BRING

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. In this dynamic role, you will lead the shipping team with purpose and passion, driving efficiency and excellence in every aspect of the operation. You'll be at the heart of scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating shipments, ensuring that every task is executed with precision while collaborating seamlessly with corporate and scheduling teams. Your attention to detail will ensure that billing and invoicing are flawless, and you'll take proactive steps to resolve any inventory discrepancies, ensuring smooth operations across the board. You’ll manage costs with insight and responsibility, optimizing labor, pallet usage, and inventory levels to create a well-balanced, high-performing environment. Safety will be a cornerstone of your leadership as you champion regular inspections and ensure the safe operation of all equipment, fostering a culture of care and responsibility. With your leadership, you’ll inspire your team to grow and excel, overseeing hiring, training, and performance while addressing challenges with creativity and confidence. Your influence will shape not just the operations, but the people and the culture, making a lasting impact on the success of the entire shipping department.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage Shipping Operations: You will supervise the shipping crew, ensuring efficient loading, scheduling, and prioritization of shipments, while coordinating with scheduling and corporate as needs change.
• Billing and Reporting: You will review shipments, handle invoicing, and prepare/distribute reports on inventory adjustments or discrepancies to Accounting.
• Inventory and Costs: You will track labor and pallet costs, including Chep usage, and make adjustments to warehouse inventories as needed.
• Safety and Compliance: You will conduct weekly safety inspections, monitor forklift operation, and perform yard checks for trailers and fuel consumption.
• Team Leadership: You will direct and provide guidance to hourly shipping/receiving employees, ensuring alignment on safety, quality, and department goals. You’ll have the opportunity to step in to complete tasks if key personnel are absent.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Supply Chain or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.
• Forklift, electric pallet jack and spotter tractor licenses required.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and skilled at motivating, training, and coaching employees to achieve peak performance while fostering a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments, capable of working in varying conditions (heat and cold), and willing to work long hours and weekends when needed.
• This role offers the opportunity to travel up to 5% of the time.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Ability to master inventory processes and navigate SAP, ADC, and Intermec Janus scanning hardware like a pro! It's a big plus if you can bring mechanical expertise and knowledge of refrigeration units and trailer functions to the table.
• Speak multiple languages? Your bilingual skills are a major asset!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually loud when in the production area. Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

IndSPR-Ops Relocation Package Available Yes

EEO INFORMATION

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly."® is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

BENEFITS

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• Our company invests in your future with comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• LinkedIn Learning gives employees on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
• Partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
• Unique benefit: Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.