What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping / Warehouse Supervisor position at Arxada?
Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
As a Shipping Lead, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate, on-time shipments of finished goods and raw materials to our customers while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This position is key to supporting our plant operations and logistics excellence, contributing directly to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Essential Job Functions
This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
As a Shipping Lead, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate, on-time shipments of finished goods and raw materials to our customers while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This position is key to supporting our plant operations and logistics excellence, contributing directly to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Essential Job Functions
- Supervise warehouse and shipping activities, including receiving, storing, and dispatching products and raw materials.
- Ensure accuracy of orders during delivery creation and shipment execution to meet customer expectations.
- Maintain inspection readiness and compliance for assigned areas.
- Coordinate cross-departmentally to ensure accurate inventory of finished goods and raw materials.
- Monitor and manage certifications and renewals (DOT, IMDG, IATA).
- Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to warehouse staff.
- Control team spending versus budget.
- High School Diploma required; additional education in Business or related fields preferred
- Min. 5 years of experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain operations
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and international shipping standards
- Proficiency in SAP and MS Office tools; familiarity with Power BI, VEEVA, and INTELEX is a plus
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Required certifications: DOT, IMDG, IATA
This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $88,200 - $107,800