Shipping Supervisor
Häns Kissle
Date: 1 day ago
City: Haverhill, MA
Contract type: Full time
Job Title: Shipping Supervisor
Location: Haverhill, MA
Reports To: Shipping Manager
Department: Warehouse & Logistics
At Häns Kissle, we strive to cultivate moments with delicious food that inspire happiness, anytime, anywhere. Founded in 1984, Häns Kissle began as the regional commissary for a small, high-end grocery chain in New England, MA, crafting fresh, upscale prepared foods and deli salads. Today we have two manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts and North Carolina.
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Shipping Supervisor to oversee outbound operations at our refrigerated food manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for coordinating daily shipping activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of finished goods to our customers while maintaining cold chain integrity. The ideal candidate has experience in refrigerated logistics, leads by example, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Haverhill, MA
Reports To: Shipping Manager
Department: Warehouse & Logistics
At Häns Kissle, we strive to cultivate moments with delicious food that inspire happiness, anytime, anywhere. Founded in 1984, Häns Kissle began as the regional commissary for a small, high-end grocery chain in New England, MA, crafting fresh, upscale prepared foods and deli salads. Today we have two manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts and North Carolina.
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Shipping Supervisor to oversee outbound operations at our refrigerated food manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for coordinating daily shipping activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of finished goods to our customers while maintaining cold chain integrity. The ideal candidate has experience in refrigerated logistics, leads by example, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day shipping operations, including loading, staging, and outbound documentation
- Ensure shipments meet customer specifications, food safety standards, and company policies
- Coordinate with production, customer service, and transportation partners to align shipping schedules
- Monitor and maintain proper temperature controls during loading and transit preparation
- Lead, train, and motivate a team of shipping associates to meet operational goals
- Maintain accurate inventory and shipping records through ERP or WMS systems
- Perform audits of outbound loads and verify accuracy against pick lists and bills of lading
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce shipping errors and improve efficiency
- Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and food safety regulations
- Participate in safety meetings and enforce safety policies on the shipping dock
- High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of shipping/logistics experience in a food manufacturing or cold storage environment
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
- Knowledge of cold chain logistics and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, SQF)
- Familiarity with WMS/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in refrigerated conditions (34-40°F)
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
- Be part of a leading refrigerated food manufacturing company committed to quality and safety
- Work in a collaborative team environment with growth opportunities
- Competitive pay and benefits package
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