Shipping Manager - Watertown, NY

About the role

Are you ready to take the lead in critical shipping and manufacturing operations? Join a successful manufacturer where you’ll play a key role in getting products out the door, supporting customers and leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Enjoy the advantages of small-town living in Northern New York, with affordable living, beautiful countryside and plenty of outdoor recreation. The area offers easy access to lakes, rivers, state parks, hiking, boating, fishing and winter activities, while larger communities and amenities are within driving distance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of shipping and ensure customer needs are met
• Coordinate the daily operations of a secondary location remotely
• Champion safety and compliance throughout the shipping operation
• Oversee inventory cycle counting and investigate significant variances
• Standardize processes to improve customer satisfaction, efficiency and warehouse utilization
• Train, direct and evaluate employees, manage schedules and address employee concerns within a collective bargaining agreement
• Partner closely with Production, Inside Sales and external business partners
• Build strong relationships through respectful, effective communication

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• Extensive experience with an ERP system
• Experience in a unionized work place
• Experience coordinating delivery schedules, multi-stop shipments and outside carriers
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong adaptability and customer-focused problem-solving skills

Pay

Salary up to $100,000 plus profit sharing.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• Paid relocation

Schedule

On-site position in Watertown, NY; no remote work option.