Shipping Supervisor - Nights

Aunt Millie's Careers•Plymouth, MI

About The Position

The Shipping Supervisor oversees a team of shippers and the day-to-day operation of the shipping dock to ensure work is smooth, safe, and effective. The role ensures transport schedules are met and products are shipped accurately. Learning the direct reports’ positions and understanding production and shipping workflows are critical to success. The supervisor works with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Sanitation to support efficient plant operations and helps ensure company policies, procedures, food safety regulations, and governmental standards are followed. This position reports to the Shipping Manager and works closely with the Production Team. Shifts are 12 hours, with hours depending on the shift and production schedule.

Requirements

Leadership experience.
GED or high school diploma.
A solid and verifiable work history, with little or no gaps in employment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and push or pull dollies weighing more than 200 pounds.
Ability to remain on one's feet all day.
Computer skills, including the ability to use ERP systems and Microsoft applications effectively.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience as a Shipping Supervisor.
Bachelor’s or associate degree.
Previous experience in food or baking production.
Forklift and receiving experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate shipping activities for direct reports.
Train and develop shippers, and implement and train employees on policies and procedures.
Set clear expectations and hold direct reports accountable when expectations and standards are not met.
Escalate issues to the Shipping Manager or Plant Management when needed.
Establish shipping schedules that coordinate loading times with transport schedules.
Communicate regularly with the Transportation Department to ensure sales needs are met.
Maintain an organized work environment, including daily processing and shipment of freight and supplies.
Fill in for direct reports when needed.
Promote mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, and demonstrate support for company values and policies.
Maintain quality standards.
Follow and enforce safety and food safety requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.