Shipping and Receiving Manager

Job Title:

Shipping Supervisor

Location: Dalton GA
To: Plant Manager

Department: Shipping
Employment Type: Full-time

This job is in the paper and packaging industry and offers a great opportunity with a growing company along with career development opportunities.

Preferred working experience in a corrugated, sheet feeder plant. Please list your corrugated industry experience on the application or resume.

The Shipping Manager is responsible for overseeing the shipping operations and its staff in a paper sheet feeder plant. This role ensures timely and accurate delivery of finished goods, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, experience in shipping and receiving, not logistics, within a manufacturing or paper industry setting, and a hands‑on approach to continuous improvement.

• Experienced Corrugated Shipping Supervisor 2+ years in shipping department, preferably corrugated industry, and a minimum of one year supervisory/lead experience.
• Strong safety leadership skills with a focus on people and their safety.
• Attention to detail and customer service is a must.
• Strong people skills with a focus on building and maintaining a team environment.
• Possess the ability to supervise employees for shipping and receiving department across three shifts. Strong skills in motivation, training, building an environment of support and respect. Must be willing and able to perform some job‑related administrative tasks for employees.
• Able to train, counsel, and provide mentorship to employees – both experienced and new hires.
• Familiarity with shipping software Axiom, and computer software Microsoft is a plus.

• Manage daily shipping operations to ensure timely dispatch and delivery of corrugated sheets.
• Coordinate with production and customer service teams to align shipment schedules with production output.
• Supervise a team of shipping personnel, forklift operators, shift leads and receiving clerks.
• Optimize truck loading schedules and route planning for cost efficiency and delivery timeliness.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments and delivery confirmations.
• Coach and counsel forklift operators on order and customer specifications.
• Coach shipping and receiving staff on keeping accurate scans, data entry, and processes.
• Implement and uphold safety protocols in shipping and loading areas.
• Utilize shipping software (Open Doc and Axiom) for documentation and tracking.
• Monitor KPIs and generate reports on shipping performance, delays, costs, and process improvements.
• Enforce adherence to any company policy and standards within the shipping/receiving department staff.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in shipping management and supervision, must be a manufacturing or paper/converting environment. Fleet is not applicable.
• Proficient in shipping systems.
• Strong communication skills with staff and intercompany departments.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment.
• Forklift certification or experience is a plus.

• Office and plant floor environment.
• Exposure to noise, dust, heavy machinery, hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and operate or supervise around material handling equipment.

• Pay Based on Experience
• Benefits
• Health Plan Options
• HSA Employer Contribution
• Vision and Dental
• Basic and Optional Life
• Retirement Plan Options
• Up-to 5% match
• Bonuses paid on company performance
• Paid Time Off

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status or disability.