Supervisor, Shipping

Hunter Engineering Company; Madison, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company in Madison, MS is seeking a Supervisor, Shipping to oversee packaging and shipping operations. You’ll coordinate with other sites, emphasize safety, and drive productivity while managing a team of material handlers and assemblers.

The role requires leadership, hands-on mechanical aptitude, and experience with drawings, ISO 9000, and continuous improvement practices. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or associate’s degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.
• 5 years’ manufacturing supervisory experience in related industry.
• Dynamic and engaging leadership skills.
• High level of mechanical and ironwork aptitude.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement desirable.
• Interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to calculate figures and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and manage activities of workers preparing packages and products for shipping.
• Coordinate with other sites on products shipped and destination.
• Support safety initiatives and complete required paperwork.
• Document incidents and conduct root cause analyses.
• Monitor productivity and adjust to production standards.
• Ensure equipment is tracked, maintained, and available.
• Lead and direct material handlers and assemblers.
• Promote cross-training for a versatile workforce.
• Recruitment and hiring support for plant personnel.
• Contribute to cost control and implementation of improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Reading blueprints

Technical reading

Education

Undergraduate or associate’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Supervisor, Shipping in Madison, MS!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years (2022 – 2026) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As a Supervisor, Shipping, you will provide oversight and manage the activities of workers engaged in preparing packages and products for shipping in a variety of shipping methods. The supervisor coordinates with other sites on products shipped and destination.

What You’ll Do:

• Will support and strive toward safety in all facets of the manufacturing facility.
• Resolve safety problems that arise and complete required paperwork.
• Effectively document incidents or near-miss investigations.
• Assist with or perform nonconformance investigations and root cause analysis.
• Effectively monitor and adjust productivity and efficiency of workers to plant performance standards.
• Ensure equipment is tracked, maintained, and available as required.
• Provide leadership and direction for the success of your material handlers and assemblers.
• Ensure a well-trained and versatile workforce by promoting cross-training.
• Provide counseling, coaching, and disciplinary actions when needed in support of Hunter Engineering policies and practices.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers and assigns duties.
• Plans the flow of materials through the department.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Supports Hunter Excellence and Value Stream Initiatives.
• Effectively communicate with peers, subordinates,?and management.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of plant personnel.
• Support the development and implementation of the management philosophy and vision.
• Contribute, make recommendations, and implement practices to control and reduce departmental and overall costs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Undergraduate or associate’s degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
• 5 years’ demonstrated manufacturing supervisory experience in related industry.
• Dynamic and engaging leadership skills.
• Possesses high level of mechanical and ironwork aptitude.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Has familiarity with ISO 9000 standards.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement, highly desirable.
• Interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

What We Offer:

• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’