Warehouse Shipping Supervisor

Description

Full-Time | On-Site | Roxboro, NC
Pay: Starting at $28.00/h with 8% premium for 3rd shift, with quarterly bonus potential 

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Overtime: Mandatory Friday overtime during peak season. 

Lead a safe, dependable shipping team that keeps POLYWOOD products moving accurately and on time.

POLYWOOD Interview Process: 

Step 1: Invitation to complete a Self-Recorded Video Interview

Step 2: Invitation for an on-site interview. 

About POLYWOOD

Founded in Indiana in 1990, POLYWOOD is the original all-weather outdoor furniture company. We transform recycled and reusable plastics into genuine POLYWOOD™ lumber and craft durable, thoughtfully designed furniture at our U.S. facilities. Built on American craftsmanship, innovation, and environmental stewardship, our products are made to be enjoyed season after season.

POLYWOOD is seeking a 3rd Shift Shipping Supervisor to lead daily shipping operations at our Roxboro, North Carolina facility. This role sets clear priorities, supports and develops team members, and ensures orders are prepared and shipped safely, accurately, and on schedule.

What You’ll Do

Lead and Develop the Team

• Lead, coach, and support shipping team members throughout the shift.
• Set clear expectations for attendance, productivity, quality, safety, and teamwork.
• Conduct shift-start meetings, provide regular feedback, and address performance concerns promptly.
• Support employee training, onboarding, and skill development.
• Recognize strong performance and help build an engaged, accountable team.
• Apply company policies and standard work consistently.

Coordinate Shipping Operations

• Oversee order staging, picking, packing, loading, and trailer movement during 3rd shift.
• Translate the operating plan into clear shift priorities and assign work based on staffing and workload.
• Monitor order completion, productivity, shipping accuracy, labor use, and backlog.
• Adjust assignments and priorities as volume, staffing, equipment, inventory, or carrier needs change.
• Coordinate with Production, Transportation, Maintenance, and other support teams to resolve operational issues.
• Provide a clear handoff to the next shift, including updates on performance, staffing, equipment, open orders, and follow-up needs.

Maintain Safety and Quality

• Promote a safety-first culture through visible leadership, coaching, and prompt corrective action.
• Ensure team members follow PPE, equipment-operation, pedestrian-safety, dock, trailer, and housekeeping requirements.
• Confirm shipments meet customer, carrier, packaging, documentation, and quality requirements.
• Report incidents and near misses, help identify root causes, and follow through on corrective actions.
• Keep work areas organized and support safe, efficient movement of products and materials.

Improve Performance and Processes

• Use shift results and operational data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Hold the team accountable for daily expectations while providing coaching and support.
• Help solve recurring problems and improve consistency across shifts.
• Support process, system, layout, equipment, and automation improvements.
• Reinforce new processes through training, standard work, and follow-up.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in shipping, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, or fulfillment.
• 1+ year of experience leading or supervising a team; equivalent leadership experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of shipping processes, warehouse safety, material handling, and productivity expectations.
• Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Ability to adjust priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use operational systems and data to track work and communicate results.
• Ability to work Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Ability to remain active on the warehouse floor around powered equipment, trailers, docks, weather exposure, and changing temperatures.
• Flexibility to adjust hours occasionally for training, meetings, peak periods, or operational needs.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP, WMS, or TMS platforms.
• Experience with Acumatica, Sabertooth, or ShipHawk.

Benefits

Eligible full-time, non-exempt employees may have access to:

• Medical and HSA plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability benefits
• Accident, illness, and supplemental health coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness and well-being benefits
• Paid time off and scheduled paid holidays
• Gym membership benefits through BULLPEN, ROX FITNESS, & FIT CLUB

Why This Role Matters

The 3rd Shift Shipping Supervisor helps ensure orders are prepared accurately, teams work safely, and shipping priorities are completed on time. Success means clear communication between shifts, consistent performance, and a team that can meet changing operational needs.

If this sounds like the impact you want to make, we invite you to apply.

POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.