2nd shift Warehouse Shipping Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

2nd shift M-F

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily outbound shipping operations to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective shipments. This role supervises shipping staff, coordinates carrier pickups, ensures compliance with customer and carrier requirements, and supports overall warehouse performance and service levels.

Key Responsibilities

· Supervise daily shipping operations, including staging, loading, and dispatch of outbound orders

· Ensure all shipments are processed accurately and meet customer, Transfers, and compliance requirements

· Coordinate carrier schedules, appointments, and dock activities

· Review shipping documentation, including BOLs, packing lists, ASNs, and labels

· Monitor workload, labor allocation, and productivity to meet shipping deadlines

· Communicate shipment status, delays, or issues to internal teams (Customer Service, Transportation, Planning)

· Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, shortages, damages, or mis-shipments

· Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies

· Train, coach, and support shipping associates and leads

· Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shipping area

· Support peak volume operations, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

Systems & Tools

· Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

· Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

· ERP systems (ROI, ProShip, Latitude, or similar)

· RF scanners, shipping software, and label generation systems

· Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Qualifications

· High school diploma or GED required

· 3–5 years of shipping or distribution center experience

· 1–3 years of supervisory or lead experience

· Strong knowledge of outbound shipping processes and carrier requirements

· Experience with LTL, FTL, parcel, and customer-specific routing guides

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Skills & Competencies

· Strong leadership and team-management skills

· Excellent communication and organizational abilities

· Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to prioritize multiple shipments and deadlines

· Hands-on leadership style with a sense of urgency

Physical Requirements

· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation

· Comfortable working in a warehouse and dock environment

Work Environment

· Distribution center or warehouse setting

· Exposure to forklifts, pallet jacks, dock equipment, and conveyor systems

Performance Measures

· On-time shipment performance

· Shipping accuracy and compliance

· Labor productivity and cost control

· Safety performance and incident reduction

Adept HR is a Staffing Services assisting our clients with their staffing needs. We specialize in Temp to hire long term positions.

Company Description

Adept HR is a Staffing Services assisting our clients with their staffing needs. We specialize in Temp to hire long term positions.