Shipping Supervisor Lead
Location: Seymour, CT
Job Type: Temp to Hire | Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $40,000 $50,000 annually ($19.23 $24.04 hourly)
Job Overview
We are seeking a hands-on and dependable Shipping Supervisor Lead to oversee in-house shipping operations and supervise a team of 1520 temporary laborers. This role requires a strong leader who can drive daily execution, maintain productivity, and ensure shipping tasks are completed accurately and on time. This is a vital floor-level leadership position that helps maintain consistency and structure within our shipping department.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee shipping tasks such as sorting, staging, prepping, and outbound shipment readiness.
- Supervise and coordinate a temporary labor team of 1520 employees, ensuring efficient labor utilization.
- Maintain constant floor presence to direct, motivate, and correct team members as needed.
- Communicate daily updates, challenges, and progress to Warehouse Managers.
- Ensure all shipping processes are followed properly and efficiently.
- Keep the shipping work area clean, organized, and safe.
- Monitor task progress and adjust labor allocation to meet tight deadlines.
Candidate Profile
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (required) to effectively communicate with diverse team members.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and hold team members accountable.
- Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks while keeping the team focused.
- Clear and effective communicator, able to provide direction and relay updates to management.
- Hands-on leader willing to work alongside the team on the floor.
- Prior supervisory experience in shipping, warehouse, or labor-intensive environments preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to take on a key leadership role with growth potential.
- Work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- Competitive pay with temp-to-hire opportunity.