Shipping Supervisor (1st Shift)

Company Description

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company under the compact Hydraulics offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. HydraForce cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For over 40 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative electro-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of drive and control technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with the local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Job Description

The Shipping Supervisor oversees daily shipping, packaging, and order fulfillment operations at HydraForce Inc. This role ensures customer orders are processed accurately and shipped on time while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, productivity, and inventory accuracy.

The Shipping Supervisor leads and develops team members, coordinates material flow across departments, and drives continuous improvement to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shipping and packaging operations to ensure accurate, complete, and on-time customer shipments.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop shipping personnel while managing staffing, schedules, workflow, and performance.
• Ensure finished products are properly packaged, labeled, documented, and prepared for shipment in accordance with customer requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Packaging, Procurement, and other departments to ensure efficient material flow and timely order fulfillment.
• Monitor shipping schedules, priorities, and order status to identify and resolve delays or operational issues.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity, improve accuracy, reduce costs, and support customer service.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics, analyze results, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain effective communication across departments to support production schedules, inventory accuracy, and delivery commitments.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the Shipping Department, including employee development, work assignments, performance management, and daily operational execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Three to five years of related experience, preferably in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop, and hold employees accountable.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to changing business needs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to make sound decisions, resolve operational issues, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Ability to understand and follow applicable safety requirements and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move at least 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform the physical activities necessary to support shipping and warehouse operations, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Compensation range: $28.00-$38.00 USD per hour

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By submitting an application for employment with Bosch, you represent and warrant that: (a) the work product and materials you submit are your own and reflect your personal experience, skills and qualifications; and (b) you have not used artificial intelligence or automated tools to generate, alter, or enhance application materials or responses in a manner that misrepresents your identity, authorship, experience, capabilities or qualifications.