Shipping and Receiving Supervisor Jobs

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor jobs are open across manufacturing, retail, logistics, and distribution, covering specializations in inventory control, inbound operations, and outbound fulfillment, from entry-level supervisor roles to senior operations leads. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles439+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerChromalloy
Top cityOntario, CA
Work type98% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Shipping and Receiving - Warehouse Supervisor
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Shipping and Receiving - Warehouse Supervisor
Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc.
Moses Lake, Washington
Logistics & Inventory
Manufacturing Operations
Warehouse Operations
$28 - $30/hr
11-50

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Warehouse Shipping and Receiving
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Warehouse Shipping and Receiving
MSI
Austell, Georgia
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
$18.75 - $21.75/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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2nd shift (USA) Shipping and Receiving Coordinator, Central Fill, Health and Wellness Central Operations - Health and Wellness
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2nd shift (USA) Shipping and Receiving Coordinator, Central Fill, Health and Wellness Central Operations - Health and Wellness
Walmart
Rogers, Arkansas
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$15.2 - $22.8/hr
Associate's degree in accounting
10,000+

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Inventory Receiving Control & Shipping Specialist I
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Inventory Receiving Control & Shipping Specialist I
Sun Valley Resort
Sun Valley, Idaho
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Shipping and Receiving Clerk
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Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Aerospace Maintenance Services
Miami, Florida
Logistics & Inventory
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
$15 - $20/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Shipping and Receiving Supervisor Job Market

Who's Hiring

Chromalloy8 open roles
MSI7 open roles
Nefco Corporation7 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in shipping and receiving supervisor jobs.

  • 2-5 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations
  • Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as SAP or Oracle
  • Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and freight compliance regulations
  • Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire
  • Experience managing or supervising a team of warehouse associates
  • High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor degree preferred

Tips for Your Shipping and Receiving Supervisor Job Search

Quantify throughput on your resume

Hiring managers want to see volume, not just titles. Include the number of shipments processed daily, dock doors managed, or team size you oversaw. Concrete operational numbers from your past roles make your resume stand out in applicant tracking systems.

Highlight your WMS hands-on experience

Many postings require direct experience with warehouse management systems like SAP, Oracle, or Manhattan. Name the specific platforms you've used and the functions you performed in them. Listing the system name alone without context won't get you past the initial screen.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists shipping and receiving supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that match your freight type

Inbound receiving for a food distributor is very different from outbound shipping at an e-commerce fulfillment center. Read each posting for the commodity type, carrier mix, and dock setup, then tailor your cover note to those specifics before applying.

Prepare scenario answers for safety incidents

Interviewers for supervisory roles consistently ask how you've handled a receiving discrepancy, a carrier dispute, or an OSHA near-miss. Write out two or three real situations in advance using a situation, action, and result structure so your answers are crisp and credible.

Negotiate schedule flexibility during the offer stage

Shipping and receiving roles often run early morning or split shifts. If schedule is a concern, raise it during the offer conversation rather than after accepting. Asking about shift rotation or weekend rotation at this stage is expected and rarely kills an offer.

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most shipping and receiving supervisors?

The companies hiring the most shipping and receiving supervisors right now include Chromalloy, MSI, and Nefco Corporation, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Distribution centers, third-party logistics providers, and large retailers consistently post the highest volume of these roles.

How many shipping and receiving supervisor jobs are remote?

About 2% of shipping and receiving supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most dock and warehouse environments. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include freight coordination, carrier billing oversight, and import-export compliance roles that don't require physical presence on the floor.

How do you become a shipping and receiving supervisor?

Start by building direct experience in a warehouse or distribution role, ideally rotating through both inbound receiving and outbound shipping functions. Develop fluency with a warehouse management system used in your facility. Take on informal lead responsibilities like training new associates or coordinating a shift, then apply for posted supervisor openings once you have demonstrated operational accountability and team oversight experience.

Can you get hired as a shipping and receiving supervisor with little experience?

Some employers will hire candidates with limited supervisor experience if you've worked in a warehouse environment and can show you understand dock operations, carrier check-ins, and inventory discrepancy resolution. Smaller distribution operations and staffing-to-hire placements are often more open to promoting from within or hiring candidates stepping into their first supervisory role, especially when you hold a forklift certification and can speak to relevant safety practices.

What does the shipping and receiving supervisor interview process look like?

Most employers run two to three rounds, starting with a phone or video screen focused on your operations background and any team leadership experience. An in-person interview typically follows and may include a walk-through of the facility, where the hiring manager will ask how you'd handle specific dock scenarios like a short shipment, a damaged pallet, or a late carrier pickup. Some companies add a practical component or a final interview with an operations director before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to shipping and receiving supervisor jobs?

You can find and apply to shipping and receiving supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, freight type, or preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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