Shipping Supervisor

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Syracuse, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have warehouse leadership experience and a focus on safety and quality. The role is based in Syracuse, NY, and requires hands-on management of shipping and distribution operations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with warehouse leadership experience and a strong safety and quality focus
    — “3 plus years of leadership experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment”
  • Individuals who can lead and develop teams while maintaining operational efficiency
    — “leading and developing team members, driving safety and performance”
  • Professionals with experience in managing documentation and reporting processes
    — “ensure quality across all departmental outputs, including shipments, truckloads, documentation, reporting”

Things to consider

  • The role may require on-site presence due to forklift operations and safety oversight
    — “Lead hands-on safety, quality, and performance oversight”
  • The position operates in a manufacturing and distribution environment with specific compliance needs
    — “Manage receiving, processing, and distribution operations in compliance with company policies”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in cross-functional collaboration, especially with Customer Service teams
    — “Partner with cross-functional teams (including Customer Service)”
  • Showcase leadership in continuous improvement initiatives within warehouse settings
    — “drives continuous improvement”
  • Emphasize skills in using Warehouse Management Systems and maintaining accurate records
    — “Experience with Warehouse Management Systems”
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to train and motivate employees
    — “train, coach, and motivate employees through ongoing feedback and development”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • efficient shipping operations
  • exceptional customer experience
  • team leadership
Typical background
warehouse or manufacturing leadership experience

Skills & requirements

Required

LeadershipWarehouse ManagementSafety StandardsTeam DevelopmentCustomer FocusPerformance OversightQuality ControlOrder And Delivery TrackingCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

Warehouse Management Systems

Stack & domain

Warehouse Management SystemsLeadershipSafety OrientationContinuous ImprovementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunicationMathComputer UseTypingMultitaskingProfessionalismReading And Writing MeasurementsManufacturingShipping Operations

About the role

Original posting from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope via Greenhouse

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You’ll Get to Do

The Shipping Supervisor is focused on overseeing shipping operations, leading and developing team members, driving safety and performance.  This leader will ensures efficient shipping operations that support exceptional customer experience.

and reports to the Production Manager.

This role is perfect for an individual who is customer focused, safety oriented, and drives continuous improvement.  A vital member of the Shipping Department, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.

Job responsibilities include:

Manage receiving, processing, and distribution operations in compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational requirements.

Ensure quality across all departmental outputs, including shipments, truckloads, documentation, reporting, and forklift operations.

Coordinate order and delivery tracking, and reporting to optimize resources and meet customer shipment requirements.

Partner with cross‑functional teams (including Customer Service) to support performance, customer experience, and operational efficiency.

Lead hands‑on safety, quality, and performance oversight; ensure proper equipment and PPE use, maintain accurate records, and train, coach, and motivate employees through ongoing feedback and development.

What We Are Looking For

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems

3 plus years of leadership experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment; strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with math, computer use, and accurate typing.

Ability to multitask while maintaining professionalism and accurately reading and writing measurements, including fractions.

Position Pay Range$55,000—$69,000 USDWhat OBE Offers You

Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee

Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose

Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses

Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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Source: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope careers (Greenhouse)

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