Shipping & Receiving Manager

Overview

The Shipping and Receiving Manager is overall responsible for the facility's daily operation to include standards and achieving production goals. The Shipping and Receiving Manager is the driving force behind the continuous improvement programs and builds a culture of actively engaged associates.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Plant Manager
• Maintains overall responsibility and accountability for all Shipping and Receiving department functions
• Implements and enforces all company policies, procedures, and rules as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Maintains department performance against established goals and metrics
• Participates in daily staff meetings
• Ensures compliance with all safety rules and procedures
• Conducts accident and incident investigations as required
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Defense Plan requirements
• Participates in internal audits and inspection walks
• Completes assigned corrective actions per Corrective Action Plans
• Demonstrates proficiency in Lean Manufacturing tools, including 5 Whys, brainstorming, fishbone diagrams, graphs, and root cause analysis
• Trains Shipping and Receiving personnel on policies, procedures, and systems
• Serves as the primary liaison with customers’ logistics departments and assigned carriers
• Manages inventory of loose pack, materials, and finished goods, including physical inventory counts and inventory consolidation
• Oversees department discipline and adherence to procedures using the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Works closely with Production and Supply Chain leadership to ensure production and shipping needs are met
• Ensures forklifts and material handling equipment are maintained in safe and good working condition
• Manages interdepartmental transportation of materials
• Oversees shipping of goods related to donations, rejects, and returns
• Conducts performance reviews and sets goals for Shipping and Receiving employees
• Provides counseling and disciplinary action as necessary in accordance with company policy

Requirements

• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management
• Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Continuous Improvement champion mentality

Skills

• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management
• Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Continuous Improvement champion mentality

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of WMS and/or ERP system experience
• High school diploma or GED required
• Some college coursework preferred
• Proficient in PC-based software within a Windows environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Ability to make timely, accurate decisions

Pay

$60,000 - $65,000/year

Schedule

M-F 7:00am to 4:00pm