Job Description

1st Shift Supervisor, Shipping/Receiving

Location: Whitestown, IN Company: Opus Packaging Shift: 1st Shift

We are seeking an experienced Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to lead daily warehouse and logistics operations within a fast-paced corrugated packaging manufacturing environment in Whitestown, IN. This role is responsible for supervising shipping and receiving personnel, coordinating semi-truck load planning, ensuring DOT compliance, maintaining warehouse organization, and supporting on-time delivery performance.

The successful candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment, understands transportation logistics, and can balance operational efficiency with safety and customer service. Strong attention to detail, warehouse organization, and load-planning expertise are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving Operations

• Supervise daily shipping and receiving activities to ensure accurate and timely movement of materials and finished goods.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight schedules with carriers, customers, and production teams.
• Verify shipping documentation, bills of lading, packing slips, and inventory records for accuracy.
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing shipments comply with company standards and customer requirements.

DOT & Transportation Compliance

• Maintain working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation compliance requirements.
• Ensure proper load securement, weight distribution, and documentation for outbound shipments.
• Coordinate and monitor carrier compliance, driver check-in/check-out procedures, and transportation safety practices.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and transportation-related recordkeeping.

Semi-Truck Load Planning

• Plan and optimize semi-truck loads to maximize trailer utilization and minimize freight costs.
• Coordinate multi-stop deliveries and route efficiencies when applicable.
• Work closely with production scheduling to prioritize shipments and avoid delivery delays.
• Monitor shipment status and resolve transportation or scheduling issues proactively.

Warehouse Organization & Inventory Control

• Maintain organized warehouse layouts for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle counts and proper material handling procedures.
• Implement and maintain housekeeping and 5S standards throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure safe forklift traffic patterns and warehouse storage practices.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and support warehouse personnel, forklift operators, and truck drivers.
• Assign daily workloads and monitor productivity and performance.
• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Participate in hiring, coaching, disciplinary actions, and employee development.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics operations.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation compliance.
• Experience with semi-truck load planning and freight coordination.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

• Forklift certification.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or 5S warehouse organization.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Benefits

We offer our Associates a comprehensive benefits package effective from day one of employment, including:

• 401K with a company match.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Accrued Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Incentive programs including referral, performance, and safety bonuses.
• Training and development opportunities.

Opus Packaging - Indianapolis is a premier packaging company and supplier of corrugated products. Our philosophy and values are the backbone of Opus, but it’s our employees who bring them to life. As part of the Opus team, you’ll never be treated like just a number. We’re a family, and we are honored by everyone who chooses to join us. In addition to delivering the best possible products to our customers, we strive to create the best possible work environment for our team. At Opus, we invest in each other and in our communities.