Shipping Supervisor

Job Purpose: Our Shipping Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the daily shipping operations within a corrugated converting box plant. This role includes managing the shipment of finished products, ensuring accuracy in orders, coordinating with transportation providers, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. The supervisor leads a team of shipping personnel, optimizes workflows, and ensures on-time delivery to customers. Job Responsibilities: ● Oversee daily shipment planning and execution across both corrugated/converting facilities. ● Monitor and manage the status of outbound loads and coordinate internal Work In Progress (WIP) and Finished Goods (FG) transfers between all corrugated/converting sites. ● Supervise and provide guidance to shipping loaders across the facility. ● Conduct routine floor walks to inspect load quality and pallet integrity, ensuring all shipments meet company standards (e.g., stretch wrap, strapping, loading configuration, cleanliness). ● Collaborate with the scheduler to ensure shipments to our customers on time. ● Communicate daily with 3rd party logistics partner regarding trailer movements, load status, and delays. ● Notify Customer Service and Sales promptly of any shipping delays or disruptions. ● Manage/monitor equipment, labor and resources to ensure we are lean and cost effective. ● Enforce safety policy/protocol and ensure a safe, clean, organized work environment. ● Monitor trailer and dock safety, ensuring compliance with company safety standards and procedures. ● Oversee monthly and year-end inventory processes, ensuring accurate reconciliation and reporting. ● Provide back-up support for the Shipping Clerk as needed. ● Conduct cycle counts and manage warehouse accounts finished goods inventory. Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications: ● Strong leadership and team-management skills. ● Proficiency with inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite. ● Knowledge of shipping regulations and safety compliance. Work Experience: ● 3-5 years of related job experience. ● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment. ● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required. ● Strong planning and organization skills are required. Education: ● High School Diploma/GED Preferred ● Associate/Bachelor's Degree Preferred Working Conditions: The work environment for this position requires: ● Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur. ● Exposure to loud noise. ● Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. ● Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack. ● Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter. ● Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment. ● Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance . ● Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist. ● Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs. What We Offer • Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. • Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. • Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. • Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits. About Veritiv Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. EEO Policy US | EEO Policy Mexico This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.