Shipping Supervisor at Midlab, Inc. – Athens, Tennessee

Midlab is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to lead our shipping operations and ensure accurate, timely delivery of customer orders. This role is responsible for overseeing daily shipping activities, supervising warehouse staff, maintaining productivity and safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement within the distribution operation.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can balance team supervision with active involvement on the warehouse floor to keep operations running efficiently.

Midlab began its journey in 1980 with a simple desire to produce the best cleaning formulations in the industry, while building strong partnerships with customers. 40+ years later, we are one of the leading cleaning product manufacturers in the country, serving a global market and leading the way in product innovation and sustainability.

Do you like to be challenged, innovate, and be in an environment where you love to come to work daily— all while feeling supported by a team that wants to see you grow professionally and personally? If so, Midlab could be the right place for you!

We look forward to getting to know you and taking your career to the next level with Midlab.

Our Core Values

Committed and Empowered Team

Open and Honest Relationships

Relentless Customer Focus

Embrace and Drive Change

Value Positive Teamwork & Family Spirit

POSITION SUMMARY

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely shipping of products. This position leads and motivates a dedicated team, oversees shipping operations, and implements best practices to optimize workflow. This position is also responsible for maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee daily shipping operations to ensure timely and accurate shipping of products.
• Monitor and manage shipping department personnel
• Ensure compliance with all shipping/DOT regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, returns, and inventory levels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to shipments or deliveries.
• Collaborate with warehouse and inventory management teams to optimize shipping processes.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and reduce shipping costs.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and external partners to address shipping inquiries and requirements.
• Ensure the proper handling and packaging of goods to prevent damage during transit.
• Maintain certification with an OSHA MHE license and be able to safely operate any of the Midlab MHE.
• Ability to properly use the RF Equipment in any warehouse function required.
• Safety and housekeeping procedures followed. Maintain a continual alert for hazardous conditions. Wears all required PPE.

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Previous Order Selector/Warehouse experience
• Forklift/Reach Truck experience required
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to work cross functionally
• Ability to lift 50lb

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.