Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

MacLean Power Systems•Alabaster, AL

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Supervisor oversees daily shipping and receiving operations in a manufacturing environment, ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient movement of materials, components, and finished goods. The role leads shipping and receiving personnel, maintains inventory accuracy, improves operational processes, ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, and supports operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The supervisor coordinates inbound and outbound transportation and works with Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse, Production, and Logistics teams to maintain efficient material flow and timely deliveries. The position monitors workloads and employee performance, allocates personnel and resources, supports training and development, and resolves operational issues. It also ensures accurate documentation and inventory transactions, proper material handling and storage, adherence to 5S standards, and compliance with Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, or a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures, inventory management, transportation documentation, and warehouse operations.
Experience with ERP systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), and Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated ability to lead employees, manage departmental priorities, and support personnel decisions related to hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
Knowledge of workplace safety regulations, quality standards, material handling practices, and continuous improvement processes.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Knowledge of shipping, receiving, logistics, and inventory control processes.
Ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily shipping and receiving activities to ensure the accurate and timely movement of incoming materials and outgoing shipments.
Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, vendor invoices, packing slips, bills of lading, and other receiving documentation.
Oversee inspection and documentation of incoming shipments to identify damaged, defective, missing, or incorrect materials.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Quality, and Warehouse personnel to resolve receiving discrepancies, damaged materials, and supplier-related issues.
Ensure received materials are accurately recorded in inventory management systems and properly labeled, stored, or transferred.
Verify outgoing shipments against customer orders, bills of lading, packing lists, and other shipping documentation.
Oversee the preparation, packaging, labeling, and staging of finished goods and materials for shipment.
Maintain accurate shipping and receiving transaction records, including dates, quantities, sources, destinations, and transportation details.
Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation schedules, carrier pickups, and deliveries.
Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
Evaluate shipping and receiving processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
Monitor employee performance, establish expectations, and provide coaching and feedback.
Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Purchasing, and Logistics teams to support efficient material flow and timely deliveries.
Ensure shipping and receiving documentation, inventory transactions, and system records are completed accurately and maintained appropriately.
Monitor daily workloads, prioritize activities, and allocate personnel and resources to meet operational demands.
Identify and resolve shipping delays, receiving discrepancies, inventory issues, and other operational challenges.
Support employee training, development, performance evaluations, and disciplinary processes as necessary.
Ensure proper material handling, storage, and movement to prevent product damage and maintain workplace safety.
Complete all necessary documentation fully and accurately.
Adhere to 5S standards and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Ensure compliance with Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.