Supervisor, Shipping

JONATHAN LOUIS INTERNATIONAL•Verona, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor of Shipping (Finished Goods) is responsible for overseeing the daily shipping, staging, loading, and finished goods flow operations within the Jonathan Louis Mississippi manufacturing facility. This position ensures customer orders are shipped accurately, safely, and on schedule while maintaining inventory accuracy, workflow efficiency, and operational organization. The Supervisor of Shipping partners closely with Production, Inventory Management, Scheduling, Logistics, Customer Service, and Warehouse teams to support on-time delivery performance and overall customer satisfaction.

Requirements

2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in shipping, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or related operational environments preferred
Experience with finished goods shipping, inventory control, trailer loading, and warehouse operations preferred
Forklift experience and/or certification preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and employee coaching skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing and shipping environment
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability
Ability to read and understand shipping schedules, inventory reports, and operational documentation
Experience with scanning systems, warehouse systems, ERP systems, or shipping software preferred
Strong commitment to workplace safety, inventory accuracy, and customer service
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Ability to stand and walk throughout warehouse and shipping areas for extended periods
Ability to bend, lift, push, pull, and move finished goods and materials throughout the workday as needed
Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures, noise, dust, and shipping activity
Ability to occasionally lift materials or products within company-established limits

Responsibilities

Oversee daily finished goods shipping operations to ensure customer orders are loaded and shipped on time
Coordinate shipping schedules, trailer loading priorities, and finished goods staging activities
Supervise shipping employees, loaders and forklift operators
Monitor department productivity, staffing levels, and workflow efficiency
Ensure all shipments are accurate, properly documented, and meet Jonathan Louis’ quality and customer standards
Coordinate with Scheduling, Production, Inventory Management, and Logistics teams regarding shipment timing, order priorities, and inventory availability
Monitor finished goods inventory accuracy and support inventory control processes
Ensure proper scanning, tracking, and system transactions for finished goods movement and shipment confirmation
Train, coach, and develop shipping employees on safety, loading standards, scanning procedures, and workflow expectations
Monitor employee attendance, staffing coverage, and department scheduling needs
Maintain accurate shipping reports, timecards, and department documentation
Assist with resolving shipping discrepancies, trailer issues, inventory concerns, and operational bottlenecks
Ensure trailers are loaded safely, efficiently, and according to load quality expectations
Promote a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement
Support implementation of process improvements and operational efficiencies within the shipping department
Coordinate with Maintenance regarding dock equipment, forklifts, scanners, or shipping equipment issues
Maintain clean, organized, and safe shipping and staging areas
Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, shipping procedures, and operational standards
Perform other related duties as assigned to support business and operational needs