Job Description

Shipping Supervisor

Position Summary

Sherwood Bedding is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee daily shipping operations at our Pennsylvania manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for coordinating outbound shipments, supervising shipping staff, ensuring accurate order fulfillment, and maintaining on-time delivery to customers and distribution centers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing or high-volume distribution environment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage shipping processes efficiently while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily shipping activities for finished mattress products.

• Lead and manage shipping team members including scheduling, training, and performance management.

• Ensure all orders are picked, staged, and shipped accurately and on time.

• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and transportation teams to meet shipping deadlines.

• Verify shipping documentation including bills of lading, packing slips, and shipping manifests.

• Monitor inventory flow and staging areas to maintain organized and efficient operations.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and DOT regulations.

• Identify and implement improvements to increase shipping efficiency and reduce errors.

• Track shipping performance metrics and report results to operations leadership.

• Resolve shipping discrepancies, damages, or delays in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in shipping, warehouse, or logistics supervision within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience managing teams in a high-volume production or distribution setting.

• Strong knowledge of shipping procedures, freight carriers, and documentation.

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP systems.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bedding, furniture, or large product manufacturing.

• Forklift certification or experience working in forklift environments.

• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when necessary.

• Work in a warehouse/manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.

Why Join Sherwood Bedding

Sherwood Bedding is a leading mattress manufacturer committed to innovation, quality, and operational excellence. We offer a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow within a strong operations team.