Shipping Supervisor

About Us

Hitachi Energy provides robust opportunities for skills development, advancement, and long-term career growth.

Join an energized team at Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN, where you will play a key role in ensuring products reach customers safely, accurately, and on time. As the Shipping & Logistics Supervisor, you’ll lead a dynamic operation that keeps our materials moving efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you’ll guide a team through daily shipping and logistics activities, support the flow of goods across various channels, and strengthen relationships with logistics providers and internal partners. You’ll make real-time decisions that support cost-effective operations, improve service performance, and enhance the overall customer experience.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail‑oriented, hands‑on leader who thrives in fast‑moving environments and enjoys developing people, improving systems, and driving operational excellence. Here, you’ll help shape a high-performing shipping operation that directly impacts customer satisfaction and business success.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

• Lead and participate in safety activities, meetings, and risk assessments.
• Coach team members on safe work practices and workplace inspections.
• Ensure standard procedures are followed and address quality or freight issues.
• Allocate team resources, maintain shipping reports, and update accountability boards.
• Track shipments, resolve abnormalities, and proactively adjust plans to meet delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Customer Success teams to support on‑time order fulfillment.
• Oversee inventory audits, resolve discrepancies, and utilize TMS for domestic shipments.
• Lead 5S activities and continuous improvement initiatives within the shipping area.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in shipping; logistics experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with export processes, shipping documentation, and logistics suppliers.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with TMS, LTL requirements, hazardous transport, lean methods, and 5S.

• Hitachi Energy provides robust opportunities for skills development, advancement, and long-term career growth.
• You’ll join a safety‑focused, inclusive environment built on integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Our work contributes to a more sustainable, reliable, and connected global energy system.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.