Shipping Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Shipping Supervisor Job Description

The Shipping Supervisor oversees the accuracy and timely execution of all shipping operations, ensuring that finished goods move efficiently, safely, and in compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. This role leads the shipping team, coordinates warehouse activities, and maintains strict adherence to company policies, quality requirements, and documentation processes within a manufacturing, climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipping operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of all outgoing shipments.
• Follow and enforce food safety, SQF, OSHA, and company policies and procedures throughout all shipping activities.
• Train, coach, and guide shipping employees on standard operating procedures, safety practices, and quality requirements.
• Provide feedback on new procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the shipping department.
• Lead the shipping team in performing cycle counts and participating in inventory projects.
• Execute ERP system transactions related to shipping, inventory, and warehouse movements with high accuracy.
• Properly label finished goods according to pick list instructions and verify that all labels match shipment requirements.
• Prepare sales order shipments and transfer products to the shipping staging area, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Follow packing slip instructions carefully and verify the accuracy of product type, quantity, and related documentation.
• Review and maintain shipping documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Report any non-conformances, discrepancies, or issues to the department leadership in a timely manner.
• Load customer shipments onto trucks safely and in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to coordinate customer orders and ensure on-time, accurate fulfillment.
• Inspect outgoing shipments to confirm that materials meet specified requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for ongoing operations.
• Operate lift trucks, forklifts, and hand trucks to move, load, and unload materials safely and efficiently.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including checking in deliveries and verifying quantities and conditions.
• Organize finished goods within the warehouse to support efficient storage, retrieval, and staging for shipment.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipping activities, including working with carriers such as UPS and FedEx.
• Support material handling and inventory-related tasks to maintain accurate stock and smooth warehouse operations.
• Carry out other duties as assigned to support the smooth operation of the warehouse and shipping functions.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Hands-on experience with inventory management activities, including cycle counts and inventory projects.
• Forklift and lift truck operation experience, including safe handling of materials.
• Ability to operate hand trucks and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail when following packing slips, pick lists, and shipping documentation.
• Ability to train, coach, and guide employees in shipping procedures and safety practices.
• Capability to perform ERP or MRP system transactions accurately for shipping and inventory processes (such as SAP or similar platforms).
• Experience with international shipping processes and requirements.
• Experience working with major carriers such as UPS and FedEx.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments to service customer orders.
• Reliability to work scheduled hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime at the end of the day and on Saturdays as needed.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company grooming requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or food distribution environment with SQF and food safety standards.
• Experience organizing finished goods warehouses to support efficient storage and retrieval.
• Comfort using computer systems and ERP platforms to manage orders, inventory, and shipping documentation.
• Strong communication skills for providing feedback and reporting non-conformances.
• Good coordination skills and comfort working with customers’ shipping requirements and schedules.
• Background in manufacturing and material handling environments.
• Experience with supervisory responsibilities in a shipping or warehouse setting.
• Familiarity with SAP or other MRP systems for inventory and order management.
• Experience with domestic and international shipping processes.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company that offers a stable, direct placement opportunity within a professional manufacturing environment. You will work in a climate-controlled facility with modern systems, have the chance to contribute to continuous improvement, and develop your skills in inventory management, ERP systems, and shipping operations. The organization values reliability, collaboration, and clear communication, providing a supportive setting where your expertise in shipping and logistics can make a meaningful impact.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing, climate-controlled facility focused on food-related products and strict quality standards. You will work primarily in the warehouse and shipping areas, using forklifts, lift trucks, hand trucks, and ERP/MRP systems such as SAP to manage inventory and shipping activities. The standard schedule runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime expected at the end of the day and on Saturdays as operational needs require. The environment emphasizes adherence to food safety, SQF, OSHA, and company policies, with an expectation of professional appearance and grooming in line with company guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $65000.00/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.

good benefits, holiday, vacation, climate controlled, company events, medical dental

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plano,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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.

\nCompany 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.

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.