Second Shift Supervisor Production
About The Position
At Vertiv, we build the critical infrastructure that keeps the world's data centers running. As the P2 2nd shift Rigging Production Supervisor – Shipping, Receiving & Loading, you will lead the daily operations of our shipping and receiving team, ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials and finished products throughout the facility. This role is responsible for supervising employees involved in loading, unloading, staging, inventory movement, and shipment preparation using overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment. Partnering closely with Production, Planning, Logistics, Warehouse, and Quality teams, you will ensure customer shipments are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience supervising material handling, shipping, receiving, or warehouse personnel.
- Experience operating or supervising the use of overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
- Experience using ERP/MRP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), or inventory management software.
- Working knowledge of shipping documentation, inventory control, and material flow processes.
- Strong understanding of operational KPIs including safety, inventory accuracy, productivity, and on-time delivery.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or technical certification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Experience in industrial manufacturing, modular construction, heavy equipment, structural steel, or distribution operations.
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
- Experience coordinating freight carriers and outbound shipments.
- Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse best practices.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the daily operations of the Shipping, Receiving, and Loading team to ensure safe, efficient, and timely movement of materials and finished products.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring materials are received, staged, loaded, and shipped according to production schedules and customer requirements.
- Oversee the safe operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment used to move large components and finished products.
- Verify shipping documentation, packing lists, bills of lading, and shipment accuracy prior to customer delivery.
- Coordinate with Production, Planning, Materials, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to prioritize shipments and support production schedules.
- Monitor inventory movement and material flow to maintain inventory accuracy and minimize production delays.
- Ensure employees follow proper loading, unloading, lifting, and material handling procedures while maintaining compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
- Track and improve departmental KPIs including on-time shipments, inventory accuracy, loading efficiency, productivity, and safety performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse organization, shipping processes, and material flow through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Train, coach, and develop employees while conducting performance evaluations, attendance management, and corrective action as needed.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing employee development to build a high-performing team.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to resolve operational issues and implement process improvements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
