Shipping Supervisor - Distribution Warehouse

LYNCO PRODUCTS•Rock Island, IL

20d•$52,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to add a Shipping Supervisor to our team! This individual will play a vital role in overseeing shipping operations at HQ in Milan, IL. If you have strong leadership skills, are proactive, and are flexible to adapt to dynamic business needs, we encourage you to apply! Hours: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Pay: $52,000-$60,000 annual base salary + bonus

Requirements

2+ years of Distribution Center management experience in a multi shift distribution environment is desired.
2+ years of experience managing a staff of 30+ employees is desired.
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Strong knowledge of logistics procedures and operations.
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to crouch, carry, push, and lift up to 70lbs of product.
Extensive knowledge of imputing and retrieving data from a computerized system.
Ability to stand and walk for 8-10 hours a day.

Responsibilities

Achieve Operational Targets: Consistently meet or exceed established volume, productivity, and accuracy goals while maintaining exceptional quality standards and a high level of accountability across the team.
Drive Process and Cost Efficiency: Monitor departmental performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency, reduce operational costs, and support overall organizational objectives.
Oversee Daily Work Assignments: Plan, distribute, and supervise daily tasks, ensuring work is performed with precision, consistency, and adherence to company policies, standard operating procedures, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate Cross-Functional Activities: Collaborate closely with supervisors and leaders in production, inventory control, and other departments to ensure seamless operations, proactive communication, and alignment of shared goals.
Ensure Training and Compliance: Provide comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training to employees covering job responsibilities, equipment operation, safety protocols, and relevant systems or software. Maintain thorough documentation of training activities.
Manage Shipping Documentation: Prepare and review all necessary shipping documents—including bills of lading, hazmat certifications, and order paperwork—to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Resolve Operational Issues: Support employees in troubleshooting workflow challenges, addressing order discrepancies, and resolving customer shipment issues in a timely and effective manner.
Monitor Workforce Productivity: Review and interpret weekly productivity reports for pickers and packers, using data to coach team members, enhance performance, and ensure service levels are achieved.
Provide Performance Feedback: Conduct regular performance evaluations and deliver constructive feedback, recognizing strong performance and addressing areas requiring improvement in a fair, consistent manner.
Manage Time and Attendance: Oversee hourly employees’ timesheets, including daily punch verification, PTO requests, and schedule adjustments, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations.
Support HR and Employee Relations: Partner with Human Resources to address performance concerns, participate in the disciplinary process when necessary, and help maintain a positive, professional, and productive work environment.