What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Supervisor position at Hitachi Energy?
The Opportunity
Join an energized team at Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN, where you will play a key role in ensuring products reach customers safely, accurately, and on time. As the Shipping & Logistics Supervisor, you'll lead a dynamic operation that keeps our materials moving efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
In this role, you'll guide a team through daily shipping and logistics activities, support the flow of goods across various channels, and strengthen relationships with logistics providers and internal partners. You'll make real-time decisions that support cost-effective operations, improve service performance, and enhance the overall customer experience.
This opportunity is ideal for a detailoriented, handson leader who thrives in fastmoving environments and enjoys developing people, improving systems, and driving operational excellence. Here, you'll help shape a high-performing shipping operation that directly impacts customer satisfaction and business success.
How You'll Make An Impact
Lead and participate in safety activities, meetings, and risk assessments.
Coach team members on safe work practices and workplace inspections.
Ensure standard procedures are followed and address quality or freight issues.
Allocate team resources, maintain shipping reports, and update accountability boards.
Track shipments, resolve abnormalities, and proactively adjust plans to meet delivery commitments.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Customer Success teams to support on-time order fulfillment.
Oversee inventory audits, resolve discrepancies, and utilize TMS for domestic shipments.
Lead 5S activities and continuous improvement initiatives within the shipping area.
Your Background
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Minimum 5 years of experience in shipping; logistics experience strongly preferred.
Experience with export processes, shipping documentation, and logistics suppliers.
Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Familiarity with TMS, LTL requirements, hazardous transport, lean methods, and 5S.
More About Us
Hitachi Energy provides robust opportunities for skills development, advancement, and long-term career growth.
You'll join a safety-focused, inclusive environment built on integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Our work contributes to a more sustainable, reliable, and connected global energy system.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic.