Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor-Onsite

Allentown, PA

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 43,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®

The Job:

• Provide leadership, direction, and development for employees in the Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse departments, including interviewing, training, assigning work, and performance management.
• Oversee daily shipping, receiving, and warehouse activities to ensure on-time, accurate fulfillment of production and customer requirements.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, including carrier scheduling, dock assignments, shipment documentation, and communication with transportation providers and third-party logistics partners.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of materials and finished goods; support production by staging and issuing materials as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts, audits, reconciliation activities, and root-cause analysis of discrepancies, drive inventory accuracy and accountability.
• Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety protocols; ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, train, and mentor warehouse and shipping personnel, fostering a positive, productive, and safety-focused work environment.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to resolve employee relations issues and support team development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures for all areas of responsibility, continuously improving processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with management to meet department KPIs for safety, staffing, quality, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Participate in departmental meetings, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards throughout the warehouse and dock areas.
• Operate or oversee the operation of powered industrial vehicles (PIV), including forklifts; ensure all operators are properly trained and certified.
• Support compliance with exports, quality, and regulatory requirements applicable to the manufacturing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the logistics and operations team.

The Person:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations within a manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, shipping documentation, and warehouse management systems (WMS); SAP, JDA, Ariba, or CHR Navisphere experience a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desired.
• Excellent leadership, communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Ability to operate or be trained to operate various powered industrial vehicles (PIV); forklift certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Demonstrated orientation toward safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime, as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Will be working in a manufacturing plant with varying climate
• Able to stand continuously for 8 to 10 hours daily

Able to lift, push and/or pull up to 33lbs individually and up to 66lbs as a team

The Details: 

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including: 

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. 

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. 

And More: 

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to: