Job DescriptionWould you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of "Keeping Our Heroes Connected"?
THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus is seeking a
Shipping and Delivery Supervisor who will report to the Shipping & Delivery Manager on the Shipping team. The successful individual in this role will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the daily operations of the shipping department, driving operational excellence through forward-looking schedule planning, optimal labor allocation, and disciplined execution. This role ensures the timely and accurate forecasting and efficient processing of both domestic and international outbound shipments. By anticipating operational bottlenecks, optimizing warehouse resources, and enforcing strict compliance, the Shipping and Delivery Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining high customer satisfaction, safety, and regulatory standards.
This position is fully on site, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies'
Salt Lake City manufacturing facility.
The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Forecast daily and weekly operational volumes to anticipate roadblocks, labor shortfalls, and logistics delays, implementing proactive mitigation strategies before disruptions impact delivery timelines.
- Direct daily shipping activities to meet strict customer delivery schedules, maintaining cross-functional alignment with production, inventory, and sales to address availability issues and maintain flow.
- Monitor the department's operating expenses, labor hours, and freight expenditures against financial targets. Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage resources to maximize operational ROI.
- Ensure accurate picking, packing, labeling, and compliance with shipping regulations, including hazardous material handling, and international export requirements for all shipments.
- Investigate mis-shipments, delays, and damaged goods; perform root-cause analysis to implement corrective actions and prevent recurring operational losses.
- Collaborate with the Shipping and Delivery Manager to identify, implement, and monitor process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance workflow.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and clean shipping area, ensuring compliance with all company safety policies and regulatory standards.
- Train and mentor the team to foster a productive and compliant work environment
- Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
- Travel Requirement - Occasional travel to Silvus Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 7 years of experience in shipping operations, including 1 year in a lead role.
- Hands-on experience with domestic and international shipments and working with major carriers such as FedEx, UPS, DHL, LTL freight providers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated, demonstrating strong initiative, critical thought, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through.
- Proficient in Google Sheets, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Reliable and positive, with a strong team-oriented mindset.
- Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and manage teams effectively.
- Hazmat certification for handling and shipping regulated materials.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Office and Warehouse environment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
- Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
- Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when receiving incoming part shipments.
COMPENSATION: $75,000 - $90,000 / annually
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Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.Basic Requirements- High School Diploma or GED.
- 7 years of experience in shipping operations, including 1 year in a lead role.
- Hands-on experience with domestic and international shipments and working with major carriers such as FedEx, UPS, DHL, LTL freight providers..
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedDomestic
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S. Benefits include:- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
