Shipping Coordinator

Clayton is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor.

About the role

The Delivery & Receiving Coordinator is responsible for all functions of product distribution including receiving, storing, and shipping materials and products. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager and is designed to prepare the incumbent to take over the roles and responsibilities of the Production Manager, including leadership on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Establish, follow, and enforce environmental health and safety standards/procedures in compliance with organizational guidelines and ISO 14001; ensure all required safety and compliance training is completed.
• Manage distribution operational activities within budgetary standards.
• Assess warehouse layout to ensure distribution efficiency.
• Analyze inventory variances and mis-shipments to initiate root-cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Manage the timely and accurate loading of outbound deliveries to meet all delivery requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy and efficient receipt of inbound shipments to meet all receiving requirements.
• Ensure proper receipt recording and reporting to material planner.
• Coordinate staffing across departments to complete daily operations while minimizing overtime.
• Host communication and check-in meetings with departments.
• Validate that daily staffing meets operational needs and plan for future staffing needs.
• Complete and delegate countermeasures and action items identified for department improvement.
• Ensure each employee has all tools necessary to do their job.
• Audit shipping and receiving areas to ensure housekeeping, safety, and quality standards are met.
• Conduct appropriate performance management conversations with team members, including verbal communication, write-ups, final warnings, and terminations.
• Interview, onboard, and train new hire employees into warehouse and driver positions.
• Pareto and create countermeasures for quality defects and mis-shipments.
• Work closely with the warehouse to build trucks using information obtained in Oracle based on customer orders.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of distribution experience.
• Minimum of 1-year managerial experience.
• ERP experience required; Oracle preferred.
• Forklift certified.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.

Benefits

• Flexible health, dental, and vision benefits package for full-time team members.
• Competitive 401K programs with investment options and company matching after one year for full and part-time employees.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Paid time off for volunteering through the Clayton Impact program.
• Holistic wellness programs covering physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual, and occupational well-being, available online or in-person.