Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Position Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all inbound and outbound logistics operations within a defense aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with defense industry regulations, material traceability requirements, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery of mission-critical components and assemblies. The supervisor leads warehouse personnel, coordinates with production and quality teams, and ensures adherence to AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and government contracting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping Operations

Supervise daily shipment of defense aerospace components, assemblies, and classified or controlled materials

Ensure all outbound shipments comply with customer, military, and export control requirements

Review and approve packing lists, bills of lading, certifications, DD forms, and shipping documentation

Coordinate domestic and international shipments with approved carriers and freight providers

Maintain strict chain-of-custody and traceability requirements for defense-related products

Monitor on-time delivery performance and resolve shipping discrepancies

Receiving Operations

Oversee receipt, inspection, and verification of incoming aerospace materials, hardware, tooling, and special processing documentation

Validate material certifications, Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), and traceability documentation

Coordinate receiving inspections with Quality Assurance and Supply Chain teams

Segregate and process non-conforming or suspect materials according to company procedures

Ensure accurate ERP/MRP system transactions and inventory updates

Inventory & Materials Management

Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits, and material reconciliation

Control lot traceability, serialized inventory, shelf-life materials, and controlled storage requirements

Support production schedules through accurate material staging and kitting operations

Implement FIFO and material handling procedures

Ensure warehouse organization and efficient material flow

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Ensure compliance with:

AS9100 quality management standards

ITAR/EAR export regulations

DFARS and government contract requirements

OSHA and environmental health & safety standards

Support internal, customer, and government audits

Maintain audit-ready documentation and record retention systems

Enforce security procedures for controlled defense materials and data

Leadership & Team Management

Supervise, train, and develop shipping and receiving personnel

Assign daily workloads and monitor department productivity

Conduct performance reviews and corrective actions as necessary

Promote continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and 5S initiatives

Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and quality compliance

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred

5+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing

2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience

Knowledge of defense aerospace quality and compliance requirements

Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or Epicor

Understanding of inventory control and material traceability practices

Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting DoD, military, or government contracts

Familiarity with:

AS9100

ITAR/EAR

DFARS

NADCAP documentation requirements

Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience

Hazardous material shipping certification preferred

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and material handling

Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment

Work in warehouse and manufacturing environments with varying temperatures and noise levels

Pay range for this role

$66,000—$94,500 USD