Shipping/Material Handling Supervisor

Corning•Wilmington, NC

2d•$91,842 - $126,284•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Material Handling Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all shipping, receiving, storage, and material movement activities within the manufacturing plant. This role ensures accurate, timely, and cost-effective handling of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards. The position works cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance Engineering & Technology (MET), Planning, and Customer Service to support equipment reliability, storage capacity planning, and error-free customer shipments.

Requirements

3+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated experience in shipping, material handling, or warehouse operations
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience required
Effective communication skills (within team, across the plant, and with external stakeholders)
Decision-making and prioritization in a fast-paced environment
People management and employee development
Coaching and team-building capability
Conflict resolution and employee relations skills
Mechanical aptitude to assist with troubleshooting warehouse and material handling equipment
Working knowledge of warehouse operations, material flow, and inventory control
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, MET, Planning, and Customer Service
Proficiency with standard computer applications, PS/SAP ERP and WMS systems experience desired

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated warehouse systems and ASRS operations
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, Kanban, or just-in-time inventory systems
Familiarity with DOT, export shipping, or hazardous material regulations
Experience supporting equipment upgrades, automation projects, or process improvement initiatives
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management desired); or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant supervisory experience in shipping, material handling, warehouse operations, or a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily shipping, receiving, warehouse, and material handling operations to ensure efficient workflow and on-time customer deliveries
Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate material handlers, forklift operators, and shipping personnel
Ensure accurate inventory movement, staging, and transaction processing within ERP/WMS and ASRS systems
Work closely with the Planning organization and Customer Service in Corning, NY to achieve targets for KPIs including error-free customer shipments and adherence to delivery commitments
Ensure adequate storage capacity planning and maintain ASRS storage projections for Wilmington Plant finished goods inventory
Coordinate with Engineering and MET to support the implementation of equipment changes, upgrades, and process improvements
Direct MET and warehouse technicians with daily troubleshooting and repair of warehouse and material handling equipment, including ASRS, conveyors, and forklifts
Oversee loading and unloading of trucks (IB freight & receiving), verifying quantities, condition, and shipping documentation
Enforce safety policies, OSHA requirements, and proper operation of material handling equipment
Maintain organized warehouse and storage areas to support safe and efficient material flow
Partner with planning team to achieve business performance metrics, including ship-to-promise, ship-to-request, error-free shipments (PPM), on-time delivery, inventory accuracy (cycle counts), and labor efficiency; identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed
Coordinate with procurement teams to investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies, inventory issues, and equipment-related disruptions
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing, 5S, and waste reduction activities
Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and customer requirements
Maintain all department SOPs & documentation to ensure compliance within internal/external audits and ISO 9000/TL9000 requirements