Shipping Supervisor

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Shipping Supervisor - Smyrna, GA - BPS (Beverage Packaging Systems)

The Opportunity

• The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily inbound and outbound logistics operations at the Smyrna manufacturing facility. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant receipt and shipment of materials, components, and finished equipment in support of manufacturing schedules, aftermarket service needs, and customer deliveries. The position focuses on execution, team leadership, and cross‑functional coordination within an ERP‑driven manufacturing environment.
  
  

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

Shipping & Receiving Operations

• Supervise all daily shipping and receiving activities supporting production, aftermarket parts, and customer orders
• Ensure accurate receipt, identification, staging, and system processing of inbound materials and fabricated components
• Oversee outbound shipments of machinery, subassemblies, and parts to meet customer and production schedules
• Ensure proper packaging, labeling, and handling of materials and finished goods
  
  

ERP Transaction Discipline (Jobscope)

• Ensure all receiving, shipping, transfers, and returns are processed accurately and timely in Jobscope
• Enforce standard work and transaction accuracy for warehouse execution activities
• Partner with Procurement, Production, and Customer Service to resolve transactional or documentation issues
  
  

Production & Cross‑Functional Support

• Support manufacturing priorities by expediting inbound materials required for build, test, and shipment
• Communicate delays, shortages at receipt, damages, or shipment risks proactively to stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with Customer Service and Aftermarket teams to meet service and customer delivery commitments
  
  

Team Leadership & Safety

• Supervise shipping and receiving personnel, including work assignment and daily execution priorities
• Enforce plant safety policies, material handling procedures, and housekeeping standards
• Train employees on standard work, ERP transactions, and proper equipment operation
• Maintain accountability for attendance, performance, and adherence to procedures
  
  

Freight, Documentation & Compliance

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including preparation of shipping documentation
• Interface with freight carriers and logistics providers to schedule pickups and resolve shipment issues
• Ensure compliance with customer shipping instructions and internal policies
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements related to shipping accuracy, dock flow, space utilization, and throughput
• Support plant initiatives tied to on‑time delivery, lead‑time reduction, and operational efficiency
• Provide input on warehouse layout, dock configuration, and material flow improvements
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to manage daily execution in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Clear, proactive communication with cross‑functional teams
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation discipline
• Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on execution and service
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred
• 3–5 years of shipping and receiving experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior supervisory or lead experience required
• Experience working in an ERP‑driven operation (Jobscope strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of shipping, receiving, and material flow execution
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting industrial equipment or engineered‑to‑order manufacturing
• Forklift and material‑handling equipment certification
• Familiarity with domestic and international freight coordination
  
  

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.