Position Summary 

The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all inbound and outbound logistics operations within a defense aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with defense industry regulations, material traceability requirements, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery of mission-critical components and assemblies. The supervisor leads warehouse personnel, coordinates with production and quality teams, and ensures adherence to AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and government contracting requirements. 

Key Responsibilities 

Shipping Operations 

• Supervise daily shipment of defense aerospace components, assemblies, and classified or controlled materials  

• Ensure all outbound shipments comply with customer, military, and export control requirements  

• Review and approve packing lists, bills of lading, certifications, DD forms, and shipping documentation  

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments with approved carriers and freight providers  

• Maintain strict chain-of-custody and traceability requirements for defense-related products  

• Monitor on-time delivery performance and resolve shipping discrepancies  

Receiving Operations 

• Oversee receipt, inspection, and verification of incoming aerospace materials, hardware, tooling, and special processing documentation  

• Validate material certifications, Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), and traceability documentation  

• Coordinate receiving inspections with Quality Assurance and Supply Chain teams  

• Segregate and process non-conforming or suspect materials according to company procedures  

• Ensure accurate ERP/MRP system transactions and inventory updates  

Inventory & Materials Management 

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits, and material reconciliation  

• Control lot traceability, serialized inventory, shelf-life materials, and controlled storage requirements  

• Support production schedules through accurate material staging and kitting operations  

• Implement FIFO and material handling procedures  

• Ensure warehouse organization and efficient material flow  

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight 

• Ensure compliance with:  

• AS9100 quality management standards  

• ITAR/EAR export regulations  

• DFARS and government contract requirements  

• OSHA and environmental health & safety standards  

• Support internal, customer, and government audits  

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and record retention systems  

• Enforce security procedures for controlled defense materials and data  

Leadership & Team Management 

• Supervise, train, and develop shipping and receiving personnel  

• Assign daily workloads and monitor department productivity  

• Conduct performance reviews and corrective actions as necessary  

• Promote continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and 5S initiatives  

• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and quality compliance  

Required Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred  

• 5+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing  

• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience  

• Knowledge of defense aerospace quality and compliance requirements  

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or Epicor  

• Understanding of inventory control and material traceability practices  

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting DoD, military, or government contracts  

• Familiarity with:  

• AS9100  

• ITAR/EAR  

• DFARS  

• NADCAP documentation requirements  

• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience  

• Hazardous material shipping certification preferred  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds  

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and material handling  

• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment  

• Work in warehouse and manufacturing environments with varying temperatures and noise levels