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Shipping Supervisor

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International Paper

Putnam, CT (In Person)

$81,050 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 7 weeks ago (Updated 4 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Job Description

Position Title:
Shipping Supervisor Pay Rate :
$69,500- $92,600 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP's annual incentive plan.
Category/Shift :
Salaried Full-Time Physical Location:
175 Park Road Putnam, CT 06260
The Job You Will Perform:
Leads and directs daily activities of the shipping department, including productivity, quality, service, and on-time delivery in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring customer requirements and organization goals are achieved. Ensures all work is performed in a safe, clean, productive environment. Promotes safety and housekeeping by following established safety rules and procedures. Manages and coordinates daily activities for all three shifts in the shipping department. Works closely with customer service department, production planning, finishing, accounting and sales to ensure full customer satisfaction. Manages all warehouse space to best service of our customers Manages baled waste contracts for better returns and prices Manages Returned Goods process Works closely with customer service to maintain WITRON integrity specific to shipping bill of lading process Ensures that trucks are scheduled to the best efficiency, keeping in mind freight costs and shipping to locations when coordinating the preparation of the daily shipping schedule. Schedules for deliveries 24 hours/per day per customer demands. Cost analysis for all deliveries and customer pick-ups Maintains relationship with contracted truckers for best rates Organize teams to guarantee loads are checked for correct quantities, weight, and quality of loads. Guarantees that lift drivers maintain up to date training, coaches and facilitates the shipping team for better efficiency. Maintains the integrity of finished goods inventory inside the facility. Works closely with accounting and customer service to ensure accuracy of data. Responsible for tracking inventory. Maintains and keeps current the overall knowledge of costs associated with the shipping department. Manages costs relative to pallet expenses.
The Skills You Will Bring:
High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Previous shipping experience highly preferred. Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred. Two years of supervisory experience preferred. Action oriented
Business Insight Communicates Effectively Courage Customer Focus Develops Talent Instills Trust Organizational Savvy The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build:
Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP .
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (
NYSE:
IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com. International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

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