GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor leads dock, warehouse, and shipping/receiving operations across 1st and 2nd shift at Seal Bond's Norton Shores facility. The role owns on-time order completion, material accuracy, and a safe, organized work environment, and partners closely with Production, Packaging, and Quality to keep product moving without compromising standards.
CORE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Team leadership
- Lead and direct Shipping/Receiving teams across 1st and 2nd shifts, setting daily priorities and maintaining productivity expectations.
- Cross-train all shipping employees on the full range of dock and warehouse tasks so coverage stays flexible across roles and shifts.
Order fulfillment and quality
- Ensure customer orders ship complete and on time.
- Inspect outgoing batches at the dock to confirm Seal Bond quality standards are met before shipment.
Material and warehouse management
- Manage warehouse material including cycle counts, FIFO rotation, and overall organization.
- Maintain a kanban (or equivalent) replenishment system for non-inventory items used in Shipping/Receiving.
Cross-functional coordination
- Serve as the point of contact for inbound and outbound carriers and drivers.
- Receive all inbound FedEx, UPS, and Amazon deliveries and route them to the appropriate personnel.
- Partner with Packaging and Production teams on tasks that require coordinated effort.
Safety and housekeeping
- Ensure Seal Bond safety protocols are followed across the shipping and receiving area.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment that supports productivity for all employees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- - 3+ years in shipping/receiving, warehouse operations, or logistics, with at least 1 year leading or supervising others.
- - Manufacturing or industrial environment experience preferred.
- - Familiarity with cycle counting, FIFO, and lean/kanban replenishment.
- - Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain.
- - Comfortable working across shifts and coordinating with hourly teams.
- - Strong attention to detail on order accuracy and quality compliance.
- - Clear written and verbal communication for driver coordination and cross-department work.
- Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Seal Bond, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
