Shipping Supervisor

1st shift - Shipping Supervisor

Job Description

The Shipping Supervisor oversees first-shift shipping and receiving operations, working as a hands-on leader of a small team. This role manages daily shipping activities, ERP documentation, and material handling while actively participating in tasks such as deburring, etching, shot peening, packing, and palletizing. The position ensures accurate processing of purchase orders, shipment documentation, and customer notifications while maintaining a smooth and efficient workflow in a busy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of approximately three employees in the shipping and receiving department.

• Work hands-on alongside the team to complete daily department responsibilities and production goals.

• Assist with deburring, etching, shot peening, packing, and palletizing of manufactured shafts and related components.

• Handle all ERP system documentation and related paperwork for shipping and receiving activities.

• Process purchase order generation and receipt within the ERP system.

• Prepare and manage shipment picklists, bills of lading, and packing lists to ensure accurate and timely shipments.

• Maintain and update a daily shipment tracker to monitor outgoing orders and delivery status.

• Create and send customer advanced shipment notices to keep customers informed of shipment schedules.

• Train new employees on department processes, safety procedures, ERP usage, and shipping documentation requirements.

• Operate material handling equipment as needed to move, load, and unload materials and finished products.

• Support inventory-related activities tied to shipping and receiving, helping ensure accurate counts and proper documentation.

• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate shipments and meet production and delivery timelines.

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and shipping standards to maintain quality and reliability of outbound products.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in shipping and receiving operations.

• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing employees in a shipping or warehouse environment.

• Ability and willingness to work hands-on alongside the team in all department tasks.

• Experience using ERP systems for shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.

• Proficiency in processing and managing packing lists, bills of lading, and shipment tracking information.

• Experience with general packing and palletizing procedures.

• Familiarity with inventory-related processes connected to shipping and receiving.

• Capability to operate material handling equipment safely and effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, particularly with machined or metal components.

• Comfort working with multiple types and sizes of shafts and related equipment.

• Ability to learn and adapt to specific ERP workflows and customer documentation requirements.

• Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation and shipment verification.

• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and other departments.

• Organizational skills to manage multiple shipments, documents, and daily priorities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Willoughby, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65780.00 - $77220.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision,
• Company 401k Program
• Rarely work overtime on weekends
• Built in 50-55 hours Monday - Friday
• Low Turnover
• OEM supplier - secure business

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Willoughby,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.