Shipping Supervisor

Description

For over 70 years, Valley Craft Industries has built high-quality material handling, storage, and safety products trusted by customers nationwide. We're looking for a hands-on Shipping Supervisor to lead our shipping and receiving team at our Lake City, MN facility — keeping product moving accurately, safely, and on schedule.

About the Role

The Shipping Supervisor oversees daily shipping and receiving operations, leading a team of shipping/receiving associates and dock personnel. This role owns inventory accuracy, carrier coordination, and safety compliance on the dock, and works closely with production and inventory planning to make sure every order ships on time.

What You'll Do

Supervise and schedule shipping/receiving associates and dock operators across shift(s)

Coordinate outbound freight with LTL/FTL carriers; manage bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping documentation

Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and reconciliation with our ERP/WMS system

Enforce safety protocols for forklift operation and dock activity, in line with OSHA standards

Partner with production and inventory planning to hit ship dates and resolve bottlenecks

Train new team members, conduct performance check-ins, and manage attendance and scheduling

Investigate and resolve shipping errors, damaged-freight claims, and carrier service issues

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $58,000–$65,000/year, based on experience

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Annual performance bonus eligibility

Clean, safety-focused facility with a collaborative team culture

Requirements

2–5 years of shipping/receiving or warehouse experience

1+ years in a supervisory or lead role

Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)

Comfortable working in an ERP/WMS inventory system

Strong communication and organizational skills

High school diploma required; associate degree a plus

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check