Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Job Description

This role oversees and coordinates all inbound and outbound shipments on the 2nd shift, ensuring sales orders ship on time and in full while maintaining accurate inventory and shipping metrics. The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership for the shipping team and warehouse, drives process adherence and continuous improvement, and ensures strong communication between shifts and with other departments. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings proven supervisory experience in a shipping or receiving environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily shipping and receiving activities on the 2nd shift, ensuring accurate and timely movement of materials.
• Ensure sales orders and picking tickets are printed, prioritized, and distributed to the shipping department in a timely manner.
• Monitor the shipping schedule and take corrective actions to ensure all sales orders ship on time and in full.
• Effectively supervise shipping production teammates in a union facility, providing clear direction and support while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Lead the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new shipping teammates and ensure they receive proper training and orientation.
• Plan and manage team schedules, including assigning work, coordinating coverage, and adjusting staffing to meet production demands.
• Conduct teammate performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and support professional development and cross-training opportunities.
• Establish and maintain cross-training within the shipping function so teammates can perform multiple roles as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement within the shipping department to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance.
• Lead and maintain 5S standards in the shipping area, ensuring the warehouse remains clean, organized, and visually controlled.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to communicate shipping status, inventory updates, and key shipping metrics.

Essential Skills

• Prior supervisor experience in a shipping or receiving environment.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts and reach trucks.
• Hands-on experience with material handling, shipping, receiving, unloading, and warehouse operations.
• Knowledge and practical use of computerized ERP systems for shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience using RF scanners for shipping and receiving transactions.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in warehouse or logistics operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in a manufacturing or metal production environment.
• Experience in logistics and inventory management within a warehouse setting.
• Previous experience implementing or sustaining 5S and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating between shifts and collaborating with other departments.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop teammates to build a versatile and cross-trained workforce.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable, employee-owned company that offers a genuine family feel and a well-run, supportive environment. You will work in a clean metal manufacturing facility. You will have access to strong insurance options, comprehensive benefits, and a robust stock program. The company values transparency and engagement, holding quarterly sales and production meetings to share performance and direction, giving you insight into the organization’s progress and future.

Work Environment

This is a 2nd shift position with core hours from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Overtime is currently voluntary but may be mandated when business needs require it.

This is a Permanent position based out of Sun Prairie, WI.

The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

Union shop Employee owned, family feel and very well ran company Fairly clean facility for metal manufacturing 3.5% raise every year! If you get cross trained into other departments or machines - you'll get anywhere from .25 to a $1.25 raise. Can do that after 6 months to a year GREAT INSURANCE, BENEFITS AND STOCK PROGRAM - ASK ME FOR DETAILS! Very stable company Quarterly sales/production meetings to discuss where the company is at

This is a fully onsite position in Sun Prairie,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.