About ShipMonk
ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL; we're a growth partner for merchants. We provide cutting-edge technology and a network of owned and operated fulfillment centers that empower high-growth ecommerce and DTC brands to stress less and grow more. With over 2,500 employees across five countries, we're on a mission to revolutionize fulfillment by providing everything from the fastest click-to-delivery and real-time inventory to custom solutions—all with a merchant-first mindset.
Why ShipMonk?
We believe in building for the long term, and our success is powered by five key differentiators that help us become true partners to our merchants.
● Global Fulfillment Network: Our 12+ owned and operated fulfillment centers span the US, Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and Mainland Europe. We never outsource, ensuring quality and consistency.
● Proprietary Technology: We've eliminated the need for tribal knowledge with our AI-powered platform. It provides a real-time, unified view of inventory and orders, giving our merchants the control and visibility they need to succeed.
● Unrivaled Support: We provide hands-on, "mom and pop" support with a global reach. Our dedicated teams are on-site at every fulfillment center, ready to jump into action.
● Transparent Pricing: We believe in honest, long-term partnerships. Our all- inclusive pricing means predictable costs, with no hidden fees or surprises.
● Committed to the Future: We invest over $10 million annually in research and development to ensure our technology and services continually evolve, helping merchants plant roots with a partner who is here to stay.
Our values are the heart of our culture. We're looking for individuals who embody these principles every day.
● Merchant-first: We handle the logistics so our merchants can focus on what they do best—growing their business.
● People make ShipMonk: We believe in our team and invest in our people.
● Change the score: We challenge the status quo, constantly innovating and improving.
● Get sh*t done: We're a fast-paced, high-growth company that values action and results.
ShipMonk | Pittston, Pennsylvania | Full-time | On-site
Department Ownership & ScopeShipMonk is seeking an Operations Supervisor to directly manage daily fulfillment operations and lead a team of 25–30 fulfillment associates at our Pittston, PA facility. Across our network of 12+ global fulfillment centers, we execute daily high-volume e-commerce fulfillment for over 1,500 brands.
This is an operational optimization role. Rather than executing a static, corporate-mandated playbook, you will directly influence, test, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reduce cycle times, minimize travel waste, and eliminate quality defects on the floor.
The Growth TrajectoryWe prioritize internal progression based on measurable output and team development metrics. Supervisors who meet throughput targets and successfully cross-train their teams step directly into Senior Supervisor and Warehouse Manager tracks.
What We Offer- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Monthly Performance Bonus Structure tied directly to department KPI achievements
- Internal Promotion Pathways backed by active leadership development
- Shift Optimization: Launch daily shifts with structured team huddles to allocate labor, establish production targets, clear backlogs, and enforce safety protocols.
- Real-Time KPI Management: Monitor and adjust intra-day labor allocation to meet or exceed throughput, units per hour (UPH), accuracy, and safety benchmarks.
- Floor Coaching: Conduct active, real-time performance coaching on the floor to improve individual associate metrics and accelerate onboarding ramp times.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Resolve cross-department bottlenecks immediately to maintain seamless hand-offs between receiving, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Continuous Improvement (CI): Analyze daily shift data to identify root causes of operational friction, propose targeted process modifications, and execute approved adjustments.
- Facility Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to OSHA safety regulations, equipment maintenance schedules, and 5S cleanliness standards.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct supervisory experience leading teams within a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
- Data Literacy: Experience analyzing operational reports, identifying variances, and executing root-cause analysis.
- Communication: Ability to deliver clear performance metrics, operational goals, and actionable feedback to a large team.
- Availability: Capability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, or required overtime based on peak volume demands.
- Physical Demands: Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Experience utilizing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Inventory Management Software.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Military leadership experience (NCO-level or equivalent).
- Complete full onboarding on Pittston's WMS and workflow processes.
- Map the baseline performance metrics of your 25–30 associate team.
- Identify and document one specific process bottleneck within your department.
- Demonstrate measurable upward trends in your department’s primary KPIs (UPH, accuracy, safety).
- Standardize and implement at least one approved workflow or layout optimization.
- Establish clear performance baselines and development targets for all direct reports.
- Meet or exceed department throughput targets through a peak retail season.
- Build a self-sustaining shift structure with cross-trained associates qualified for step-up responsibilities.
- Deliver repeatable operational metrics that establish your department as a network benchmark.
ShipMonk is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory role
- Working knowledge of inventory management software
- Excellent organization, planning skills, and strong attention to detail
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proven track record of taking ownership, driving results, and managing change
- Ability to dive deep into data and provide workable business solutions
- Available to work on weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to stand for most of the day
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Management, Engineering or related field
- Honorable discharge from the U.S. military as an NCO or higher rank
What We Do
ShipMonk is revolutionizing eCommerce order fulfillment by providing the most personal and attentive fulfillment and inventory management solution for today's global economy. Our multichannel order fulfillment service and software enables SMBs to focus on building their brand and achieving next-level growth. It's how we execute on the promise of our motto: "Stress Less, Grow More."
