Shipping Supervisor: Lead Team & Improve Operations

Borden Dairy; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Borden Dairy in Winter Haven, FL is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to lead hourly shipping staff and partner with the Shipping Manager to improve processes and drive efficiency. Responsibilities include prioritizing workloads, training, and evaluating performance, while ensuring safety, PPE use, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong analytics, teamwork, and weekend/shift flexibility in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systematic approach.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex data sets.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and develop team members.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and mentor hourly shipping team members.
• Support the Shipping Manager in training, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Prioritize workloads and assist in scheduling and performance assessments of hourly staff.
• Identify and implement process improvements using a continuous improvement mindset.
• Enforce company policies, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Foster a positive and productive working relationship with the supply chain leadership team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to meet safety, service, cost, and personnel goals.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Continuous improvement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Borden Dairy in Winter Haven, FL is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to lead hourly shipping staff and partner with the Shipping Manager to improve processes and drive efficiency. Responsibilities include prioritizing workloads, training, and evaluating performance, while ensuring safety, PPE use, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong analytics, teamwork, and weekend/shift flexibility in a manufacturing setting.