Shipping Supervisor
Meridian Adhesives Group•Fort Wayne, IN
•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Shipping/Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily shipping and warehouse operations to ensure orders are processed, packaged, labeled, and shipped accurately, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This position works closely with Customer Service, management, carriers, and internal departments to maintain smooth order flow and high-quality shipping services. The ideal candidate will have extensive shipping and logistics experience, strong leadership abilities, and a thorough understanding of shipping processes and regulations.
Requirements
- Advanced analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive knowledge of shipping and logistics operations.
- Proficiency with UPS and FedEx shipping portals.
- In-depth knowledge of shipping documentation and processes.
- Working knowledge of applicable shipping industry regulations.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively train, supervise, and evaluate employees.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with carriers, customers, management, and internal departments.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- More than five years of experience in the shipping industry.
- Demonstrated experience with shipment processing, carrier coordination, shipping documentation, and warehouse operations.
- Experience using UPS and FedEx shipping portals.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a shipping, warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with Customer Service to determine and maintain accurate shipping prices.
- Monitor shipping operations to ensure they remain within budget without compromising speed, accuracy, or efficiency.
- Process shipment documentation and inspect completed orders for accuracy and proper packaging and labeling.
- Create, implement, and maintain shipping policies and procedures.
- Train, supervise, and evaluate shipping and warehouse employees.
- Act as a liaison between management, carriers, customers, and internal departments.
- Collaborate with internal departments to optimize the flow of orders from preparation through shipment.
- Document processes and prepare reports for management as required.
- Monitor and evaluate carrier performance and resolve shipping, order, and logistics issues.
- Ensure compliance with applicable shipping industry regulations and company policies.
- Oversee warehouse operations and work with employees to maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work environment.
- Identify opportunities to improve shipping processes, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account Plans
- Retirement Plan with company contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off plan increasing based on seniority
- 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Annual Paid Volunteer Day
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
