Overview
Operations Supervisor Jobs in Detroit Metropolitan Area at Corrigan Air & Sea Cargo
Title: Operations Supervisor
Company: Corrigan Air & Sea Cargo
Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area
Company Description Corrigan Air & Sea Cargo brings craftsmanship and precision to the crating and shipping industry, delivering best-in-class services since 1969. The company specializes in packaging and crating equipment for export, managing international transportation logistics, and handling warehousing and distribution. With deep knowledge and expertise, Corrigan supports a wide range of complex projects for diverse clients. Team members join a stable, experienced organization focused on quality service, reliability, and long-term customer relationships.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Operations Supervisor role located in the Detroit Metropolitan Area. The Import/Export Operations Supervisor manages complex international shipments which include but are not limited to oversized, heavy haul, high-value, and specialized cargo. This is a hands-on leadership role with ownership over the operations team and operational execution from planning through final delivery. You will coordinate with customers, carriers, ports, customs brokers, trucking companies, crane and rigging contractors, and internal teams to ensure every project is completed safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate is an experienced logistics professional who enjoys solving complex transportation challenges, leading a team, and keeping high-priority projects moving.
Qualifications
- Strong supervisory skills, including team leadership, coaching, and performance management.
- Hands-on experience in operations and operations management within logistics, warehousing, or related environments.
- Well-developed analytical skills for problem-solving, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
- Clear and professional communication skills for working with team members, customers, and partners.
- Knowledge of shipping, crating, and international logistics processes is highly beneficial.
- Ability to work on-site in the Detroit Metropolitan Area and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Proficiency with basic office and logistics software; familiarity with inventory or warehouse management systems is a plus.
- Relevant education or training in operations, supply chain, logistics, or a related field preferred.
- Experience with oversized/overweight cargo, heavy haul, breakbulk, RoRo, or heavy-lift shipments preferred.
- Working knowledge of Incoterms, bills of lading, customs documentation, and international trade requirements.
- Ability to interpret cargo dimensions, weights, packing specifications, lifting plans, and transportation requirements.
