Shipping Supervisor (1st and 2nd Shift)

MANN+HUMMEL • Hanover Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Supervisor oversees daily outbound operations within the manufacturing facility, ensuring all customer shipments are processed accurately, safely, and on time. This role manages shipping staff, coordinates with production, materials planning, and customer service teams, and ensures compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. This posting is for the 1st and 2nd shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5 years in manufacturing logistics or shipping
• 1–2 years in a supervisory role
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation, carrier coordination, and ERP/WMS systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement practices.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in multicultural workforce settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily shipping activities, including order staging, packing, loading, and carrier scheduling.
• Ensure all shipments meet quality, quantity, and delivery schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with Production and MP&L (Materials Planning & Logistics) to align shipping priorities with plant output.
• Maintain accuracy of shipping documentation (BOLs, packing slips, ASN transmissions, export paperwork, etc.).
• Lead, train, and develop shipping team members to meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Schedule, assign, and monitor team activities, including overtime and cross-training.
• Conduct performance reviews, address disciplinary issues, and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure shipping operations comply with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
• Monitor loading/unloading procedures for safe practices.
• Support audits, inventory cycle counts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement lean practices to optimize workflow, minimize costs, and reduce errors.
• Track and report shipping KPIs (on-time delivery, accuracy, productivity, carrier performance).
• Drive process improvements in packaging, labeling, and dock utilization.

Benefits

• The company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED