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Job Description
Job description:
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Department: Operations
Role Summary
A growing, production-focused organization is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to oversee the daily flow of raw materials and finished goods. This role is responsible for shipping, receiving, inventory control, and dock operations while fostering a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.
This opportunity is ideal for an individual who enjoys being hands-on on the warehouse floor, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and brings prior supervisory or leadership experience within a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution setting.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Direct daily warehouse personnel activities and loading dock operations
- Outbound Shipping & Transportation
- Review and validate sales and transfer orders to ensure accurate picking, packing, and dispatch
- Arrange transportation with regional and national carriers, including LTL and full truckload services
- Plan and calculate truckloads, including coordinating multi-stop deliveries several times per week
- Oversee shipment scheduling, tracking, and related documentation
- Complete domestic and international shipping documentation as required
- Evaluate freight options and select cost-effective transportation solutions
- Coordinate local deliveries, maintain vehicle usage logs, and provide basic fleet oversight
- Be available to organize and load trucks on Saturdays when operationally required
Inbound Receiving & Inventory Control
- Inspect and reconcile incoming goods against packing slips and purchase orders
- Enter and update inventory transactions within the company’s ERP or warehouse system
- Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and rotated
- Maintain accurate bin locations, shelving organization, and material flow
- Perform routine cycle counts and support broader inventory accuracy initiatives
- Apply strong knowledge of inventory control and material-handling management practices
Facility Standards & Operational Support
- Maintain housekeeping standards and promote a safe working environment
- Enforce safety policies, equipment procedures, and material-handling protocols
- Participate in process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
- Provide cross-functional support for general operational requirements as needed
- Build collaborative relationships across departments and contribute to a positive, high-performance culture
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 4 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse coordination within a production or distribution environment
- Valid forklift certification
- Proficiency with ERP or warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Clear verbal and written communication abilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and motivate teams
- Comfortable working independently while guiding a small team and collaborating cross-functionally
- Exposure to Lean practices or continuous improvement programs is considered an asset
Experience:
- Shipping & receiving: 5 years (Required)
- Warehouse supervisor: 3 years (Required)
- Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
- Inventory control: 1 year (Required)
- ERP systems: 2 years (Required)
- Lean manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Forklift Certification (Required)