Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
About The Position
Paragon Medical, a business of AMETEK, is a trusted partner in medical device manufacturing, offering end-to-end solutions from concept to final production. With expertise across various applications, we deliver high-precision components and complete products tailored to exceed customer expectations. The Shipping Supervisor manages the daily activities of shipping functions in a manufacturing facility. Implements procedures to improve quality, productivity and efficiency. Ensures shipments are delivered in a timely manner. Maintains relationships with carrier vendors and consistently resolves customer issues.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- 3-6 Years of experience.
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft office and any other software needed
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and customer specifications
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills with both internal teams and external customers
Nice To Haves
- Post secondary education in technical or engineering fields a plus.
- Experience or exposure to ERP systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and preparing items for shipment.
- Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities.
- Work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
- Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
- Determines space requirements in inventory.
- Determines routing and legal load limits on trucks.
- Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
- Complies records of unfilled orders
- Posts shipments and keeps record of shipments ready to go out the door.
- Read and interpret blueprints to identify material types, grades, and processing requirements
- Review and understand customer specifications and applicable industry standards
- Evaluate customer purchase orders to determine appropriate process flow and manufacturing requirements
- Defines processing and verification standards based on customer prints and specifications
- Determines appropriate passivation and electropolishing methods in alignment with customer and industry standards
- Reviews complex orders for manufacturability and internal routing accuracy
- Supports real-time work order corrections and continuous process validation
- Communicates directly with customers to clarify PO details, request missing documentation, and confirm processing requirements
- Leads and manages shared customer communication channels, including status updates, PO revisions, and INCOTERM alignment
- Responds to expedite requests and adjust priorities accordingly
- Collaborates with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure alignment across functions
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives in shipping, order processing, and manufacturing workflows
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
