Shipping Supervisor

Postle Operating LLC•Cassopolis, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily production/shipping operations within our aluminum extrusion manufacturing facility. This role ensures the accurate, efficient, and safe packing, loading, and shipment of finished goods to customers. The Packing Supervisor will coordinate production, quality, and logistics to maintain on-time deliveries, uphold customer satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement in the production processes.

Requirements

3–5 years of supervisory experience in shipping, production, or warehouse operations, preferably in aluminum extrusion or metal manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of shipping procedures and ERP systems.
Experience with heavy material handling, forklifts, cranes, and load securement.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate all shipping department activities including order picking, packaging, staging, and loading of aluminum extrusions.
Ensure proper packing, handling, stacking, loading, and securing of long and heavy aluminum profiles to prevent damage during transit.
Monitor and supervise pack teams to meet customer delivery deadlines.
Direct, train, and support department personnel to achieve performance and safety goals.
Assign daily tasks, monitor productivity, and provide coaching/feedback.
Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company-specific safety standards.
Conduct routine safety checks on forklifts and cranes.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
Verify accuracy of shipments by reviewing orders, manifests, and customer requirements.
Inspect packaging and labeling to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
Track packing KPIs (on-time delivery, error rates) and recommend improvements.
Collaborate with other departments to streamline order flow from production to shipment.