Job Description

Job Title:  Shipping Supervisor

Location:  Cleveland, OH

Business Unit:  Team Wendy

Purpose of Position:

The Shipping Supervisor at Team Wendy will oversee all aspects of outbound logistics operations to ensure the accurate, timely, and cost-effective distribution of products. This role will involve managing the shipping team, coordinating with various departments such as inventory control and production, and ensuring that shipping processes comply with company standards and customer requirements. The Shipping Supervisor will be responsible for optimizing daily workflows, maintaining safety protocols, and ensuring the efficient use of resources. A key part of the role is to foster team collaboration and ensure all shipments are processed in accordance with quality and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and/or Functions:

•  Leading and mentoring the shipping team to meet daily operational goals
• Managing shipping schedules and ensuring timely dispatch of goods
•  Ensuring compliance with safety standards and shipping regulations
• Collaborating with the inventory, production, and customer service departments
• Analyzing shipping performance and identifying areas for improvement
•  Monitoring inventory levels to ensure seamless order fulfillment

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field preferred).
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse management role.
•  Knowledge: Strong understanding of shipping processes, industry regulations, and best practices.
•  Leadership: Aptitude to lead, mentor, and manage a team effectively.
•  Problem-Solving: Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Ability to work collaboratively across departments. 
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods in a warehouse setting.

Preferred/Desired Skills and/or Experiences:

• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Logistics Associate (CLA), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or similar.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in shipping or logistics, with 3+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
•  Process Improvement: Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze shipping performance metrics and implement process improvements.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with protective gear, manufacturing, or similar industry-specific logistics requirements.
• Hazards: Experience with standard operating procedures for dealing with controlled and hazardous products.

About Avon Technologies:

We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world’s militaries and first responders.  With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (“CBRN”), protection.  We do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development Initiatives

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
 
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
 
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
 
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.  Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.  The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $65,000 - $85,000 annually.  The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability