Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

BERJE INCORPORATED•Carteret, NJ

3d•$31 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Berjé Inc. is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over seven decades across three generations. The company was originally founded with a creative approach to creating value from byproducts and aromatic raw materials, setting the stage for Berjé to become a leading supplier within the flavor and fragrance industry. We are committed to being a trusted partner, reliable innovator, and informed resource to our clients, customers, and employees. We provide quality ingredients with an emphasis on sustainability, ethics, safety, and compliance. Our investment in training and development is our commitment to allowing our team to build their future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you. We promise to deliver superior service and products that live up to our values of integrity, accountability, leadership, legacy, diversity, and passion every single day. Working within the Logistics Department, the Supervisor, Shipping & Receiving oversees daily shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant movement of goods. Reporting to the Manager of Shipping & Receiving, this role is critical to maintaining customer satisfaction by meeting targeted on-time delivery metrics and ensuring accurate and timely receipt of materials. The position supports warehouse teams, internal departments, and third-party logistics providers while maintaining high standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment required.
Proficiency in ERP and WMS systems required.
Valid Driver’s License and Forklift Certification required.
Demonstrated experience managing teams to deliver accurate on-time performance.
Strong working knowledge of shipping and receiving functions.
Knowledge of IMDG, DOT, and IATA shipping regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to mentor and coach staff.
Ability to coordinate competing priorities in a high-demand environment.
Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move packages up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in shipping and receiving within a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience in the flavor and fragrance industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of inbound and outbound shipments.
Assist in managing internal and 3PL warehouse operations, returns, and inventory activities.
Schedule and supervise staff, including hiring, workload delegation, coaching, and performance management.
Coordinate offloading of drum bulk tankers and containers to support sales and production demands.
Participate in daily Open Orders meetings to align shipment schedules and delivery expectations.
Manage product returns to ensure timely receipt, inspection, and inventory reconciliation.
Foster collaboration between Production, Export, Import, and Logistics teams to improve efficiency and communication.
Investigate logistics-related NCRs to determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor shipping processes and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Support implementation and training of the Warehouse Management System (WMS – Data Ninja).
Inspect warehouse areas and equipment to ensure compliance with SQF, FDA, safety, and regulatory standards.
Support annual physical inventory and ongoing inventory adjustments.
Ensure compliance with IMDG, DOT, and IATA shipping regulations.
Maintain accurate documentation and shipping records.
Support the company in achieving established service, safety, and operational goals.
Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management.