The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for leading all shipping operations to ensure the safe, accurate, and on-time delivery of finished goods to customers and distribution centers.
This role supervises daily shipping activities, coordinates with Production, Planning, Customer Service, Transportation, and Warehouse teams, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.The adecuado candidate is a hands-on leader with strong organizational skills, excellent follow-up, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise daily shipping activities to ensure on-time customer deliveries.Coordinate shipment priorities based on production schedules and customer requirements.Ensure accurate order verification, loading, labeling, and shipping documentation.Monitor daily shipping performance against established KPIs.Optimize trailer utilization and shipping capacity.Coordinate carrier appointments and dispatch schedules.Ensure compliance with domestic and international shipping requirements.Lead, coach, and develop shipping personnel.Conduct daily shift meetings.Assign workloads and balance manpower according to operational needs.Monitor employee performance and provide continuous feedback.Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.Coordination & CommunicationMaintain close communication with:Escalate potential shipping risks proactively.Provide timely operational updates to management.Ensure effective communication across all shifts.Inventory & AccuracyEnsure shipping accuracy through verification processes.Monitor inventory discrepancies affecting shipments.Support cycle counts and inventory reconciliation activities.Maintain accurate shipping records within ERP systems.Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve shipping efficiency.Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Reduce shipping errors and transportation costs.Improve dock utilization and loading efficiency.Safety & ComplianceEnsure compliance with company safety policies.Enforce PPE requirements.Maintain clean and organized shipping areas following 5S principles.Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer-specific requirements.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in:Industrial EngineeringLogisticsSupply ChainBusiness AdministrationRelated fieldExperience5+ years of experience in Shipping, Warehouse, or Logistics.2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.Experience managing hourly employees.Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Technical SkillsSAP / ERP SystemsMicrosoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Warehouse Management Systems (WMS preferred)English: B1 or higher (operational proficiency)Leadership CompetenciesPreferred CertificationsLean ManufacturingSix Sigma Yellow/Green BeltAPICS / ASCM (Preferred)OSHA / Safety TrainingForklift Certification (Preferred)Personal AttributesThe successful candidate will demonstrate:Strong leadership presenceExcellent communication skillsHigh level of ownershipAbility to work under pressureExcellent follow-up and executionAbility to make timely decisionsStrong customer service mindsetContinuous improvement mentalityPositive attitudeHigh ethical standardsSuccess ProfileA successful Shipping Supervisor consistently delivers:Safe operations with zero safety incidents.On-time shipments that meet customer commitments.High shipping accuracy with minimal errors.Effective coordination across Production, Planning, Transportation, and Customer Service.Well-trained, engaged, and accountable teams.Continuous process improvements that reduce costs and improve operational performance.Strong follow-up to ensure commitments, corrective actions, and customer priorities are executed on time.What We Offer:Career DevelopmentCompetitive Compensation and BenefitsPay TransparencyGlobal OpportunitiesLearn More Here:

📌 Shipping Supervisor (México)
🏢 Dematic
📍 México