Shipping Supervisor

## Description

**About Lewis Bakeries**

Founded in 1925, Lewis Bakeries is a family-owned company producing high-quality breads, buns, and rolls under trusted brands including Bunny Bread®, Lewis Bake Shop®, and Healthy Life®. With operations across Indiana and Tennessee, we are committed to innovation, reliability, and investing in our people.

**Why Join Lewis Bakeries**

• Family-owned and operated since 1925
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Growth and development opportunities

**Position Summary**

We’re looking for a hands-on **Shipping Supervisor**to lead our warehouse shipping operations at our **Evansville, IN** location. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring products move efficiently, safely, and accurately while leading a team to meet daily goals in a fast-paced environment.

If you enjoy leading teams, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Oversee daily shipping operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and on-time delivery
• Lead, coach, and develop shipping associates, including performance management and training
• Coordinate loading, unloading, picking, and staging of inbound and outbound shipments
• Verify shipments for accuracy, quality, and damage prevention
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and system reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, and security procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment
• Communicate effectively across shifts and departments to support operational continuity
• Plan staffing and schedules to meet workload demands
• Lead shift meetings to communicate priorities and drive continuous improvement
• Prepare and maintain reports related to inventory, production, and employee timekeeping
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes
• Address employee concerns, complaints, and escalate as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

## Qualifications
**Requirements/Qualifications**

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of warehouse and/or supervisory experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience with shipping and inventory management systems
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain and maintain)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general warehouse/office technology
• Ability to perform physical job duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working on your feet for extended periods
• Flexibility to work overtime, evenings, or weekends as needed
• Experience in a union environment is a plus

***Equal Opportunity Employer***

*Lewis Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.*

*Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and reference check.*

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