Shipping Operations Supervisor

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Starting Pay: From $26.00/hour (higher compensation available based on experience)

Position Overview

We are hiring a Shipping Operations Supervisor with experience in structural steel manufacturing and material handling. This role is responsible for coordinating daily shipping activities, leading loadout personnel, and ensuring outbound materials are prepared, documented, and shipped safely and accurately. The ideal candidate has a strong background in steel fabrication environments and experience leading teams in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shipping and loadout operations for structural steel products.
• Verify that materials are properly loaded, secured, labeled, and prepared for shipment.
• Review shipping paperwork, load tickets, and documentation for accuracy.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and warehouse personnel to meet shipping schedules.
• Maintain accurate shipping records using production or shipping software.
• Train, mentor, and support shipping team members.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Provide hands-on leadership while supporting day-to-day shipping activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural steel shipping, material handling, or related manufacturing operations.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, telehandlers, vertical mast lifts, and forklifts .
• Familiarity with Tekla EPMgo or similar production and shipping software is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet production deadlines.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.