Transportation and Shipping Office Supervisor

Duluth, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Transportation and Shipping Office Supervisor

Location: Duluth MN

Exempt

Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Organization Information

Sofidel America of Duluth is currently seeking a Transportation and Shipping Office Supervisor. We are searching for a candidate looking for a long-term role in a stable environment. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team! The Duluth location is undergoingrapid expansion making it an exciting time to join our role will serve as a key player in our growth journey.

Sofidel America a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group is a leading manufacturer of paper products globally. Established in 2012 within the United States and headquartered in Horsham PA Sofidel America operates manufacturing plants in ten plus states including Minnesota. With subsidiaries in 15 countries and over 8500 employees worldwide Sofidel Group is dedicated to producing high-quality paper for hygienic and domestic use.

Our workforce is engaged dependable and values a team-based culture. Reach out today if you are looking for a workplace where you can grow and develop within the organization and build a career. An ideal team member is local to the Twin Ports region has Transportation and Shipping supervisory experience and is interested in a team-based work setting. This role may support other locations some travel (1 to 3 times per year) may be required to train for the role or train other team members to support additional sites. This travel will be for 3 to 5 days at a time and will be up to 3 or 4 times a year. Apply today to find out more about starting your career with Sofidel America.

Position Description

The Transportation Supervisor position provides support to the Transportation Manager in supervising the activities related to the shipping and receiving deliveries into the plant(s). This includes training and supervising transportation department associates compliance with government regulations and promoting safety and security of the transportation department. This position will have a team of direct reports as the site expands the Converting operations.

Job Responsibilities

Supervises the daily work and safety of transportation associates including adherence to standard operating procedures preferred work methods adherence to planned routes and providing safe and efficient customer service.
Work from orders and/or analyze requirements to choose the appropriate carriers and coordinate with vendor/customer traffic departments to confirm deliveries and shipments.
Coordinate with various departments to monitor the timeliness and accuracy of shipments and deliveries.
Work in conjunction with the Customer Service and Accounting departments to determine priorities and track shipments and verify that shipments were sent and received.
Analyze invoices to reconcile detention and mileage costs with internal records and validate freight claims with company carriers.
Oversees labor hours and prepares work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed.
Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting; suggests efficiency ideas cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of delivery changes.
Performs supervisor functions that assist the transportation manager with personnel administrative functions (e.g. training supervising evaluating providing professional development opportunities etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing enhancing productivity of personnel and ensuring department/program outcomes are achieved.
Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified).

Essential Job Functions

Strong commitment to safety attention to detail and a team-oriented attitude.
Demonstrate the ability to identify nonconformance and notify management of issues.
Communicate in a manner that supports production and timely delivery of finished goods.
This role confers with managers technicians production personnel and supply chain personnel.
Ability to use computer and peripherals standard and customized software applications and tools and usual production equipment.
Ability to read and interpret documents and reports.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to learn and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements

An Associates degree in Transportation Logistics or Supply Chain related area of concentration
At least two (2) years of transportation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
At least one year of experience managing an hourly workforce preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
SAP experience is preferred.
TMS experience is preferred.
An excellent communicator with the ability to work accurately at pace in a methodical and tidy manner.

Physical Demands: Lift/Carry Requirements:

Stand	O (Occasionally)	10 lbs. or less	F (Frequently)
Walk	O (Occasionally)	11-20 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
Sit	F (Frequently)	21-50 lbs.	N (Not Applicable)
Handling /Fingering	F (Frequently)	51- 100 lbs.	N (Not Applicable)
Reach Outward	F (Frequently)	Over 100 lbs.	N (Not Applicable)
Reach Above Shoulder	O (Occasionally)	Push / Pull	O (Occasionally)
Climb	N (Not Applicable)	12 lbs. or less	F (Frequently)
Crawl	N (Not Applicable)	13-25 lbs.	O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel	O (Occasionally)	26-40 lbs.	N (Not Applicable)
Bend	O (Occasionally)	41-100 lbs.	N (Not Applicable)
Key
N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)	Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near Distance Color Peripheral Depth Perception)
Sense of Sound (within normal range) and touch
Some travel may be required during training

Company Benefits

Competitive compensation
401(k) match
Paid Vacation
Paid Time Off
4 Floating Holidays
7 Paid Holidays
Health Dental and Vision Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Professional training and development

Work Environment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE will include safety shoes eye and ear protection reflective vests and hairnets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that will require hearing protection.

Acknowledgement

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the Company may deem appropriate.

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Transportation and Shipping Office Supervisor Location: Duluth MNExemptMonday to Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pmOrganization Information Sofidel America of Duluth is currently seeking a Transportation and Shipping Office Supervisor. We are searching for a candidate looking for a long-term role in a stable...