Shipping Supervisor

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking a Shipping Supervisor.  You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Faribault, MN Monday-Thursday 2nd shift 4:30pm-3:30am

Your Responsibilities:

• Monitors shipping and receiving activities to eliminate delays and ensure adherence to shipment schedules and customer delivery commitments

• Assists in carrying out departmental objectives at the lowest cost, consistent with the organization’s quality and service requirements

• Ensures safety, accuracy, and quality in shipping and receiving processes while identifying opportunities for process improvement

• Coordinates workflow with production, warehouse, logistics, and customer service teams

• Reports damaged or defective equipment, materials, and inventory issues to management

• Trains employees on daily shipping, receiving, and material handling procedures

• Maintains quality and quantity standards regarding inbound and outbound shipments

• Analyzes shipping and receiving schedules to estimate labor needs and allocate resources effectively

• Interprets work orders, shipping documents, and customer requirements, and assigns duties accordingly

• Plans the flow of materials and finished goods through the department according to production and shipping requirements

• Interfaces with internal teams and carriers to ensure customer deadlines are met

• Inspects incoming and outgoing materials to verify accuracy and conformance to specifications and documentation

• Directs employees in correcting shipping, labeling, packaging, or documentation issues

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet shipping and receiving schedules

• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve shipping methods, equipment performance, and accuracy

• Suggests changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase department efficiency

• Analyzes and resolves workflow and inventory issues, or assists employees in problem-solving

• Maintains time, labor, and shipping/receiving records

• Assists with justification and implementation of material handling equipment and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times

• Other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• 5+ years of related experience in manufacturing

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (preferred)

• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience (preferred)

Your Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance  

• 401K retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off and company paid holidays

• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law

• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service 

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,000 to $108,800 in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.