Shipping Supervisor - Walterboro, SC

Who We Are

FloraLife, a division of Smithers-Oasis Company, is a floral industry pioneer in post-harvest care and handling of fresh cut flowers. We are a globally positioned company sharing our internal knowledge, products, services, and expertise to educate every level of the floral industry. FloraLife is proud to be your total cut flower solution provider. Since 1938, our company’s entire focus has been on innovating, researching and developing products, educating, and helping our customers deliver the freshest, longest lasting flowers possible. Farm to vase, our products are formulated to maximize the longevity of your flowers, helping you shrink the shrink and ensuring the best consumer experience.

What We Need

We have an immediate opening for a Shipping Supervisor at our Walterboro, SC location. This is an onsite position from Monday through Friday. The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse and shipping operations within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures the safe, accurate, and timely receipt, storage, and shipment of materials and finished goods while maintaining compliance with company policies, safety standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor leads warehouse personnel, coordinates with production and logistics partners, and drives efficiency, quality, and accountability across all warehouse activities. Work is performed independently under the general direction of the Operations Manager.

Specific responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to):

Operational Leadership

• Supervise daily shipping, receiving, and warehouse activities to ensure on-time and accurate fulfillment of production and customer requirements.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, including carrier scheduling, dock assignments, and shipment documentation.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods.
• Support production by ensuring materials are staged, issued, and replenished in alignment with production schedules.
  
  

Team Supervision & Development

• Lead, train, and mentor warehouse and shipping personnel, including assignment of duties and performance management.
• Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety protocols.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and disciplinary actions as required.
  
  

Inventory Control & Accuracy

• Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation activities.
• Support FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices and batch traceability requirements.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shipping errors, and material shortages.
  
  

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote and enforce a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Ensure proper use of material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards throughout the warehouse and dock areas.
• Support quality and regulatory requirements applicable to the manufacturing environment.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse layout, workflows, and material flow.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, efficiency, cost reduction, and service levels.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time shipments and inventory accuracy.
  
  

Communication & Coordination

• Serve as a key point of contact between warehouse, production, and customer service teams.
• Communicate staffing needs, operational challenges, and performance updates to management.
• Collaborate with transportation providers and third-party logistics partners as needed.
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

• An individual with a high school diploma or GED.
• An individual with 3–5 years of experience in warehouse or shipping operations.
• An individual with 1–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• An individual with a working knowledge of inventory control, shipping documentation, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• An individual with a strong understanding of safety practices and material handling equipment.
• An individual with experience in regulated manufacturing environments is preferred. Knowledge of shipping HAZ materials is also preferred.
• An individual with experience with sea and air freight container scheduling and import/export knowledge is preferred.
• An individual with forklift certification or ability to obtain certification is preferred.
• An individual with experience using ERP systems and barcode scanning technology is preferred.
• An individual who is able to effectively communicate with all levels of management and is able to interact in a professional manner with others gaining their respect and confidence.
• An individual who is able to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
• An individual who has flexibility to work extended hours - such as weekend or evening hours - if business needs require.
  
  

What We Offer

• This is an onsite position based at our facility in Walterboro, SC. This work schedule is generally Monday through Friday.
• An annual base salary range of $55,000 - $70,000, plus a 5% annual bonus potential
• A full-time career with a competitive salary and benefit plan options, paid-time off and an immediately vested company-matched 401k plan
• Our company culture places a high value on integrity and trust, respect, collaboration, and a proper work/life balance
• An opportunity to add value to the organization and build strong professional relationships
  
  

Smithers-Oasis is a drug free workplace. Upon acceptance of a job offer, the candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and background check.