Assistant Shipping Supervisor

Job Summary

Oversee day-to-day Shipping operations, manage floor staff, and optimize the supply chain to ensure goods are received, stored, and shipped efficiently. Balance labor management, safety compliance, and data-driven workflow improvements.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for overseeing all daily dock shipping activities

• Supervise shipping forklift drivers and material handlers.

• Coordinate timely pulling and staging of all outbound orders to ship daily, working closely with the internal warehouse department.

• Work closely with warehouse and internal departments on shortages and order changes.

• Coordinate packing and loading of all shipments.

• Work closely with the internal shipping department on OTR driver, trailer coordination, and pickups.

• Monitor the carrier’s drivers and time of arrival and ensure that pick-up times are met.

• Involvement in daily meetings to review current and future order requirements.

• Involvement in the continuous development of process improvements and productivity enhancements.

• Support and enforce the 6-S sanitation process within the shipping department.

• Monitor staffing levels to meet daily shipping requirements.

Education, Experience, Skill RequirementsEducation:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a larger-scale warehouse, supervising the warehouse picking, shipping, or receiving function.

• Experience with barcode solutions in a warehouse or plant environment a plus.

• Experience with an MRP/ERP system

Skills:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead by example and cultivate a positive work environment.

• Must prioritize, organize, and have good follow-up skills.

• Strong time-management skills to handle fast-paced and changing priorities.

• Detail-oriented; with the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• A strong self-motivator with the desire to learn

About RTC

RTC focuses on continual improvement, evolving our capabilities, and reinvesting in our business to deliver higher-performing solutions for our clients. Brands and retailers require more strategic thinking on the shopper experience, higher levels of innovation, a more effective process for managing customer-specific requirements, access to a broader array of manufactured solutions, and the capability to orchestrate a broader and more complex supply chain. RTC has the integrated capabilities and product development experience to solve these needs and provide you with solutions that help grow your business in retail. Learn more at .

Why should you consider a career at RTC?Benefits

• 401(K) Plan with company match (we also offer a Roth option!)

• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)

• Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)

• Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care

• Commuter Transit benefit

• Critical illness benefit

• Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary - you can purchase more)

• Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)

• 2 weeks of paid Parental Leave

• 17 PTO Days (full year)

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Tuition Assistance

Perks

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) plus company-sponsored volunteer events

• Business casual dress code (every day)

Wellness

• PTO is encouraged not only for vacations but mental health breaks.

• Work/Life resources such as Legal, Financial, and Counseling are available through our Employee Assistance Program.

• Fitness Center is available in Romeoville for all Plant Associates.

• Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross.

• Preventative Care is covered at 100% (annual check-ups and screenings).

• Lactation rooms are available for new mothers at both all 3 plant locations.

• Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan. Flu shots are covered by insurance if the associate elects to go elsewhere.

Career Development & Training

We encourage your professional growth and development. We offer mentors with deep industry experience and management who will assist you in defining and realizing your short and long-term career goals and a variety of opportunities for training and advancement.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $48,056-$71,122 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary depends on various factors and could be above or below the range depending on the applicant's qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, level of education, business needs, and market demand. The full salary range for this role reflects this position's competitive labor market value and provides an opportunity to progress as associates grow and develop within the role. Bonuses are paid based on RTC’s financial results. Any payouts awarded in the first year of employment are pro-rated based on the start date. Program rules are subject to change at management’s discretion.

RTC is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, individuals of all ethnicities, people with disabilities (intellectual and physical), and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability or genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, religion or any other basis prohibited by law.