Tyler Pipe - Shipping Supervisor

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and assisting personnel engaged in the storage, assembling, and loading of all products produced by the company. This role ensures compliance with D.O.T. regulations, maintains inventory accuracy, and supports interdepartmental coordination to meet shipping commitments.

• Supervise and assist personnel in the storage, assembly, and loading of products for shipment, ensuring compliance with D.O.T. regulations and legal load limits across various states.
• Coordinate daily with Sales, Transportation, and other departments to schedule shipments and ensure availability of necessary equipment, including non-company-owned resources.
• Oversee the condition and organization of storage areas and product inventory, adjusting as needed to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in the receiving, inspection, and disposition of inventory items purchased for resale and returned company products.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for all received and shipped products, including reconciliation of discrepancies and coordination of physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Lead and train subordinates in safety practices, housekeeping standards, inventory accuracy, and job awareness.
• Coordinate boxing of component parts into sales assemblies based on production flow, warehouse capacity, and customer demand.
• Act as liaison between the shipping department and other departments to support special projects and ensure a timely delivery service.
• Recommend and implement improvements to shipping operations, including layout optimization, packing methods, and loading techniques.
• Ensure clean and orderly work and storage areas; conduct regular inspections and schedule appropriate cleanup.
• Manage documentation and data related to shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions.
• Handle returned products, coordinate refurbishment with Quality Control and Production Finishing, and ensure proper documentation.
• Work effectively in a sometimes pressure-filled environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering and working in the plant.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the National Distribution Manager.

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• 6-7 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of shipping practices, D.O.T. regulations, and product handling.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple departments and manage complex schedules.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and shipping documentation.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (heat, dust, inclement weather).
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and consistently follow safety rules and procedures.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality are essential.

Based on the founding principles of McWane in 1920, it is expected that all team members will know and exhibit the eight principles of The McWane Way: Safety, Environment, Leadership, Accountability, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, and Communication as well as the values and behaviors supporting these principles.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.