HW Shipping Supervisor

Gal Manufacturing, a Vantage Elevation Company•Quincy, IL

5d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing, GAL Canada, Hollister-Whitney, Elevator Controls, Courion, Bore-Max, Thames Valley Controls, and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies nearly all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Founded in 1927, Vantage employs over 900 people across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day shipping operation to ensure products are shipped safely, accurately, and on time. This position oversees the preparation and shipment of finished goods, including packing, labeling, staging, loading, and shipment documentation, while ensuring compliance with company standards and customer requirements. The Shipping Supervisor serves as a visible, hands-on leader on the floor and is responsible for providing daily direction, coaching, and support to the Shipping team. This role works closely with Production, Materials, Planning, and other departments to maintain an efficient flow of finished goods and meet customer delivery expectations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing, shipping, distribution, logistics, or warehouse operations.
Working knowledge of shipping, logistics, warehousing, and material-handling processes.
Forklift experience and a strong understanding of safe material-handling practices.
Familiarity with inventory systems, shipping documentation, labeling, and shipment-tracking processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold employees accountable for performance and safety expectations.
Strong communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing operational requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and organizational levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience working in a union manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and reinforce safety standards, including PPE requirements and safe material-handling practices.
Supervise daily Shipping activities to meet safety, quality, accuracy, productivity, and on-time delivery expectations.
Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the floor and provide employees with daily direction and support.
Coordinate staffing, workflow, and priorities based on production schedules and shipping requirements.
Ensure products are properly packed, labeled, staged, loaded, and prepared for shipment.
Verify shipment accuracy and compliance with customer, carrier, and company requirements.
Train, coach, and develop employees to meet established performance and safety expectations.
Monitor department performance and proactively address workflow, staffing, quality, and operational issues.
Partner with Production, Materials, Planning, and other departments to ensure the timely movement and shipment of finished goods.
Maintain inventory accuracy and appropriate organization of products and materials within the Shipping area.
Ensure shipping documentation, labeling, shipment tracking, and related system transactions are completed accurately and timely.
Enforce company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Address employee performance and conduct concerns through coaching, documentation, and corrective action, as appropriate.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, accuracy, and overall department performance.
Maintain 5S standards and ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Support other Shipping and operational activities as business needs require.