What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Supervisor position at Lewis Bakeries?
About Lewis Bakeries
Founded in 1925, Lewis Bakeries is a family-owned company producing high-quality breads, buns, and rolls under trusted brands including Bunny Bread®, Lewis Bake Shop®, and Healthy Life®. With operations across Indiana and Tennessee, we are committed to innovation, reliability, and investing in our people.
Why Join Lewis Bakeries
- Family-owned and operated since 1925
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Growth and development opportunities
Position Summary
We’re looking for a hands-on Shipping Supervisor to lead our warehouse shipping operations at our Evansville, IN location. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring products move efficiently, safely, and accurately while leading a team to meet daily goals in a fast-paced environment.
If you enjoy leading teams, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily shipping operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and on-time delivery
- Lead, coach, and develop shipping associates, including performance management and training
- Coordinate loading, unloading, picking, and staging of inbound and outbound shipments
- Verify shipments for accuracy, quality, and damage prevention
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and system reconciliation
- Ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, and security procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment
- Communicate effectively across shifts and departments to support operational continuity
- Plan staffing and schedules to meet workload demands
- Lead shift meetings to communicate priorities and drive continuous improvement
- Prepare and maintain reports related to inventory, production, and employee timekeeping
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes
- Address employee concerns, complaints, and escalate as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements/Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3 years of warehouse and/or supervisory experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Experience with shipping and inventory management systems
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain and maintain)
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general warehouse/office technology
- Ability to perform physical job duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working on your feet for extended periods
- Flexibility to work overtime, evenings, or weekends as needed
- Experience in a union environment is a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lewis Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and reference check.
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