Shipping Supervisor

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to lead our logistics operations in a fast-paced produce distribution environment. The ideal candidate will oversee inbound and outbound shipments, ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards, and manage a team to maintain efficiency and accuracy. This role is critical in optimizing warehouse operations, coordinating with vendors and carriers, and ensuring timely delivery of fresh produce to our customers. If you have strong leadership skills, experience in logistics, and a passion for the produce industry, we encourage you to apply!

Schedule: Monday through Friday 10am to 7pm or until finished.  Will work Saturdays if business dictates. 

Benefits:

✔ $20.00-$24.00/hr. DOE

✔ Health, dental, and vision insurance

✔ 401(k) with company match

✔ Paid time off 

✔ Bag of produce every other Thursday

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise and coordinate the daily shipping activities to ensure orders are prepared, verified, and shipped on time.
• Conduct a final check to verify pallet contents match the orders before shipment.
• Communicate with production to resolve shortages or discrepancies promptly, ensuring missing items are produced and added to pallets in a timely manner.
• Maintain schedules for outbound shipments, aligning with truck shipping times to prevent delays.
• Oversee all incoming shipments, verifying the accuracy of deliveries against purchase orders.
• Ensure raw materials are properly stored, added to inventory, and available for production teams.
• Communicate inventory levels and any discrepancies to the procurement and production teams.
• Monitor on-hand and on-order inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for order fulfillment and production.
• Use systems to track inventory usage and restock based on system quantities after shipments.
• Work with Production manager/planer to assist with building and maintaining inventory buffers based on forecasts to mitigate shortages.
• Ensure the warehouse and storage areas are organized and follow 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Align the warehouse layout with pallet-building processes to minimize unnecessary movement and improve efficiency.
• Implement and maintain a just-in-time pallet-building system to streamline operations.
• Train and supervise warehouse staff on proper handling, placement, and maintenance of finished goods and raw materials.
• Enforce adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the shipping and receiving teams.
• Investigate and resolve shipping errors, inventory discrepancies, and operational inefficiencies.
• Maintain accurate reports on shipping/receiving metrics, including on-time shipments, inventory accuracy, and labor efficiency.

 Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency, bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Experience with inventory management systems and ERP software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, including cold storage.
• Ability to lift fifty pounds and operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

 Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $20 - $24