Shipping Supervisor - Outbound/Liquids

Old World Industries, LLC.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-matching 401(k) plan

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Identity theft insurance

Company-paid disability

Flexible spending and health savings

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and holidays

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Old World Industries, a Northbrook, Illinois-based company, seeks an Outbound/Liquids Shipping Supervisor to lead the warehouse shipping dock, drive performance, and ensure safety compliance. This role emphasizes leadership, productivity, and shipping accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will supervise staff, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Inventory, Receiving, and Production to resolve delays and improve efficiency. Occasional weekends and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degrees preferred.
• 3-5 years of warehouse logistics or leadership experience.
• Experience with liquids-handling processes and safety procedures.
• Proficiency with WMS, SAP, and Microsoft Excel.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, schedule, and manage warehouse associates and forklift operators.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and promote a safe work environment.
• Monitor OTIF, picking, shipping accuracy, and loading efficiency.
• Investigate missing inventory, damaged goods, short shipments, and delays.
• Develop and maintain shipment reconciliation SOPs.
• Collaborate with Inventory, Receiving, Production to resolve delays.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

OSHA compliance

WMS proficiency

SAP proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Communication

Team coaching

Bilingual English/Spanish

Time management

Leadership in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

WMS

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Outbound/Liquids Shipping Supervisor is responsible for leading warehouse staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving overall team performance on the outbound shipping dock. This role is heavily focused on leadership, productivity, shipping accuracy, and safety compliance.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, schedule, and manage warehouse associates and forklift operators.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and promote a safe work environment to prevent dock and warehouse accidents.
• Monitor key performance metrics, including picking and shipping accuracy, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), and loading efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve issues involving missing inventory, damaged goods, short shipments, and carrier delays.
• Develop, implement, and maintain shipment reconciliation processes, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with Inventory, Receiving, Production, and other departments to resolve shipping delays and improve operational efficiency.

Skills, Knowledge & Expectations

• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse logistics, distribution, or leadership roles.
• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of liquids-handling processes, including spill prevention and response, product segregation, container and label verification, leak and damage controls, housekeeping standards, and environmental procedures.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), SAP, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, time management, and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends, overtime, and adjusted shifts as business needs require.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and warehouse safety practices.
• Ability to analyze operational metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World's brands include a full line of PEAK Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge Heat Transfer Fluid.