Supervisor, Shipping & Transportation

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Location: Youngsville, NC

Job Summary

A Shipping and Transportation Supervisor manages the daily operations of moving raw materials in and finished products out. They bridge the gap between production and customer delivery, overseeing staff, carrier schedules, safety, and finished goods inventory accuracy to ensure timely, cost-effective, and accurate shipments. This role operates in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment within a manufacturing plant, requiring daily coordination of warehouse activities (packing, loading, storing) and stakeholders. This individual will manage second shift and act as the primary liaison to ensure external partners (3PL) meet company standards and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

• Hiring and training staff, including shipping personnel, material handlers and forklift operators.
• Coach and mentor shipping staff, assigning daily tasks and ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Shipment Execution:

• Run daily reports, attended daily SIOP meetings for visibility of upcoming work and workload
• Coordinate with Operation and Production Planning on finished goods and shipments availability
• Managing relationships with freight forwarders, coordinate daily outbound flows to ensure deliveries aligned with service commitments and cost targets.

Quality Control:

• Serving as the final checkpoint to verify that products are clean, complete, and meeting brand standards before delivery.

Documentation Management:

• Preparing and reviewing critical paperwork like Bills of Lading (BOL), commercial invoices, and export documents for international trade.

Finished Goods Inventory Accuracy:

• Maintain accurate records in SAP, overseeing cycle counts, reconciling shipping logs, and ensuring inventory accuracy at main building and 3PL.

Safety Compliance:

• Enforce PPE guidelines and warehouse safety protocols, such as forklift inspections and safe lifting practices
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the departments goals.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Associates Degree or minimum of 5 years equivilant experience. Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years Warehouse Management

Preferred Education & Experience

• Experience with SAP Inventory and Shipments Management is a must.
• Proficient in Warehouse and Supply Chain management.
• Strong leadership, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data.
• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations.
• Problem solving.
• Quickly identifying and solving problems to keep operations moving.
• Identify errors and eliminate root cause using sustainable corrective actions to eliminate repeat issues.

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes

Number of Direct Reports: 10+

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Standing: 40%

Carrying/Lifting/Pushing/Pulling: 30% Weight: 50 lbs

Kneeling/Stooping: 10%

Sitting: 20%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Various Shifts

Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

Heights/Elevated Platforms

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Safety Vest

Heavy Machinery

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent

Drives Results

Courage

Decision Quality

Financial Acumen

Communicates Effectively

Skills

Material Handling Equipment

Process Improvement

Accountability

Positivity

Record Keeping

Workflow Management

Material Handling

Safety Standards

Budgeting

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.