Distribution Center Shipping Supervisor

Airgas•Levittown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Shipping Supervisor at Airgas Safety in Levittown, Pennsylvania oversees daily outbound shipping operations, workflow efficiency, and team performance within the safety products distribution center. The role ensures that safety equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and industrial supplies are accurately processed, packaged, and shipped on time while maintaining Airgas’s safety culture and regulatory standards. The supervisor directs shipping workflows, order verification, staging, and carrier dispatch; supervises, trains, and coaches shipping associates and material handlers; and coordinates carrier pickups and shipping equipment maintenance. The position uses SAP and warehouse management systems to audit orders, track inventory accuracy, resolve exceptions, and record shipping data. It also promotes compliance with safety and hazardous-material shipping requirements and maintains an organized, hazard-free dock.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–5 years of progressive distribution center or warehouse leadership experience, focused on high-volume outbound shipping.
Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP/WMS systems, Google Workspace (Sheets and Docs), and parcel carrier platforms.
Forklift operator certification.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50–60 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and operate powered industrial trucks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business.
DOT/Hazmat shipping certification.

Responsibilities

Direct daily outbound shipping workflows, order verification, staging, and dispatch of LTL, parcel, and dedicated-hauler shipments.
Supervise, train, and coach shipping associates and material handlers.
Conduct daily shift huddles, manage scheduling, and track productivity metrics.
Ensure adherence to OSHA, DOT, EPA, and Airgas SAFECORE standards.
Investigate incidents, lead monthly safety training, and conduct routine dock audits.
Use SAP and warehouse management systems to audit outbound orders, track inventory accuracy, resolve order exceptions, and log shipping data.
Coordinate daily carrier pickups, evaluate delivery performance, and ensure compliance with hazardous-material shipping protocols where applicable.
Oversee maintenance logs for powered industrial equipment and maintain organized, hazard-free dock areas.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
14-week paid childbirth benefit and parental leave.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
Employee Assistance Program.
Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.