Shipping Manager

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises day to day activities of department of business unit and assigned staff
• Strive to provide world class service to internal and external customers with respect to fill rates and on-time deliveries
• Supervise associate performance through performance planning, coaching, appraisal and disciplinary efforts
• Responsible for assisting in hiring, training, and developing of all new and existing associates
• Work with all applicable departments to ensure efficiently and accurate flow of inventory in and out of the shipping dept
• Communicate and administer disciplinary action to associates who violate company policy.
• Communicate with appropriate individuals/departments during the shift that my affect other warehouse departments
• Efficiently lead the associates of the department toward attaining their individual and combined goals through hands-on guidance.
• Provide project/task leadership as assigned
• Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting their work group or center that will maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs
• Ensure compliance with established standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity.
• Aggressively pursue waste and inefficiencies in their operation.
• Target potential improvements and work with teams to improve working environment and product throughput.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Education or equivalent
• Certified on a powered industrial equipment where applicable
• 3 +years distribution warehouse experience
• Familiarity with a distribution environment
• Basic understanding of business financial reports and information

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to supervise or manage multiple tasks and shift priorities in fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate and complete required record keeping functions
• Ability to articulate and align associates with department and business goals
• Must be able to work needed schedule to perform assigned duties