Supervisor II, Shipping Supervisor

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting food service, restaurant delivery, grocery, retail, and industrial sectors. We offer 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs across a wide range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, and aluminum.

The Novolex sustainability vision rests on three pillars: products, operations, and people. Our company-wide commitment drives ambitious goals through initiatives that impact all three pillars.

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for the deployment of customer orders to the Distribution Center shop floor, using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to manage resource capacity and prevent bottlenecks and inbound/outbound delays. The role ensures all customer orders are shipped based on priority while maintaining Customer Service Levels.

• Monitors and assesses WMS, Blue Yonder, and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) to determine workflow efficiency.
• Coordinates the daily workflow with the Operations Manager and Lift Truck personnel.
• Identifies inefficiencies in workflow between replenishment, picking, put away, inventory control, and shipping; makes wave and labor adjustments as needed.
• Monitors the order queue and ensures balanced labor, equipment, and warehouse work tasks.
• Ensures loads are ready to be shipped by monitoring time cut-offs.
• Executes the daily work plan created by the site Wave Planner; resolves and escalates issues appropriately.
• Plans, releases, and ensures timely completion of waves, interleaving tasks, and cross-dock opportunities in the WMS.
• Completes New Hire Introductory Period Reviews at 14, 45, and 90 days with all new hourly employees.
• Ensures timely unload of hot inbound shipments, consolidation moves, and replenishment moves.
• Utilizes reports to monitor workflow progress.
• Communicates with the Operations Manager on wave progress and problems.
• Updates shipping schedules.
• Monitors and maintains automation traffic control systems within the warehouse.
• Maintains yard and door trailer statuses.
• Ensures safety by conducting safety audits, training, and fostering a safety‑oriented culture.
• Acts as UKG Time Approver.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• BA/BS Degree preferred and/or 3‑5 years of business experience in distribution/warehouse logistics.
• Experience with WMS, JDA, Blue Yonder, and UKG.
• Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP.
• Self‑directed with the ability to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies or potential issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem identification and follow‑through to issue resolution.
• Ability to work well with a variety of individuals.
• Understanding of automated distribution.

With safety as our top priority, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a variety of well‑being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. Specific benefits may vary by location.

Novolex prioritizes giving back to local communities through our Focused Giving Program, supporting organizations that promote sustainability or address food and hunger needs. Facility‑level support of community activities is encouraged.

We provide continuous advancement opportunities, including skills development, advanced education programs, tuition reimbursement, and a learning management system that supports employee growth at all levels.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. All qualified applicants and employees are considered without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Employees requiring accommodations due to a disability may contact