Shipping Supervisor Jobs

Shipping Supervisor jobs are open across warehousing, e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics, at every level from lead associate to operations manager, with specializations in inbound receiving, outbound fulfillment, and freight coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles70
Top stateIllinois
Top employerRJW Logistics
Top cityPlainfield, IL
Work type100% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Supervisor, Operations - Shipping Center
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Supervisor, Operations - Shipping Center
QuVa Pharma
Phoenix, Arizona
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
Forklift Certification
1,001-5,000

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Operations Supervisor-Shipping
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Operations Supervisor-Shipping
Ashley Furniture Industries
Redlands, California
Customer Service
Customer Support
$73k - $84k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Warehouse Shipping Supervisor
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Warehouse Shipping Supervisor
Sonoco
Dandridge, Tennessee
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$82k - $93k/yr
10,000+

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Supervisor, Warehouse Shipping
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Supervisor, Warehouse Shipping
FFF Enterprises
Temecula, California
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
$73k - $83k/yr
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Shipping Supervisor - 2nd Shift
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Shipping Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Old World Industries
Baytown, Texas
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
Forklift Certification
201-500

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Shipping Supervisor Job Market

Who's Hiring

RJW Logistics3 open roles
OK Foods2 open roles
JBS Foods2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in shipping supervisor jobs.

  • 2-5 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations
  • Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as SAP or Oracle WMS
  • Experience supervising hourly associates and managing shift schedules
  • Knowledge of DOT regulations, carrier compliance, and shipping documentation
  • Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire
  • High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tips for Your Shipping Supervisor Job Search

Quantify throughput and team size

Hiring managers want numbers on your resume. Replace vague phrases like 'managed a team' with the headcount you supervised, the daily shipment volume you handled, and any accuracy or on-time delivery rates you improved. That specificity separates your application from the pile.

List your warehouse management systems

Many postings filter for specific platforms like SAP, Oracle WMS, Manhattan, or similar tools. Name every system you've used in a dedicated skills section so your resume surfaces in filtered searches and clears automated screening before a human ever reads it.

Target postings that match your freight mode

Parcel, LTL, FTL, and intermodal roles have distinct day-to-day demands. Search using the freight mode you know best alongside 'shipping supervisor' to find openings where your specific carrier and documentation experience is an exact fit rather than just adjacent.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers frequently ask how you've handled a carrier no-show, a sudden volume spike, or a compliance audit. Prepare two or three real stories using a situation-action-result structure so your answers are concrete, not theoretical, and reflect actual floor-level problem solving.

Negotiate shift differentials and overtime structures

Shipping supervisor roles often involve overnight, weekend, or rotating shifts where differential pay is negotiable even when the base offer isn't. Ask about the overtime policy and shift premium before accepting, since those components can meaningfully change your total annual compensation.

Shipping Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most shipping supervisors?

The companies hiring the most shipping supervisors right now include RJW Logistics, OK Foods, and JBS Foods, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, Ohio, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Distribution-heavy industries like e-commerce and third-party logistics consistently post the highest volume of openings.

How many shipping supervisor jobs are remote?

About 0% of shipping supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most shipping floor operations. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are freight brokerage coordination, transportation planning, and customer-facing logistics support roles rather than warehouse-floor supervision.

How do you become a shipping supervisor?

Start by building hands-on experience as a shipping associate, receiving clerk, or warehouse team lead so you understand daily operations from the floor up. Develop proficiency in a warehouse management system, learn DOT documentation requirements, and take on informal leadership tasks like training new associates or covering a lead's shift. Once you have demonstrated reliability and cross-functional knowledge, apply to supervisor postings that list your existing skills as requirements.

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

Yes, some employers hire candidates with limited supervisory experience if they have strong operational knowledge, a forklift certification, and a record of reliability in prior warehouse or logistics roles. Targeting smaller distribution centers or companies experiencing rapid growth gives you the best chance, as those employers often promote from within and value practical floor experience over a formal management background.

What does the shipping supervisor interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your operations background and shift availability, followed by an on-site interview with a warehouse manager or HR representative. Expect scenario questions about handling shipping errors, managing attendance issues, and meeting volume deadlines under pressure. Some employers include a facility walkthrough where they ask how you would organize a specific area or solve a visible workflow problem.

Where can I find and apply to shipping supervisor jobs?

You can find and apply to shipping supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your freight mode experience, location preference, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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