Shipping Manager
Description:
Shipping Manager
The Shipping Manager oversees the shipment of products to customers and manages the incoming flow of raw materials that are required to support operations.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that finished products are shipped on time and according to customer specifications.
- Supervise the staff of the shipping department.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and information on shipments in SAP.
- Manage warehouse inventory of finished products; ensure products are maintained in saleable condition.
- Determine optimum workflows for packaging, storing, and staging of material to minimize product handling and labor cost.
- Observe equipment condition to detect malfunctions; ensure that maintenance and repairs are performed in a timely manner.
- Maintain safe working conditions within the warehouse; ensure compliance with all safety related policies, procedures, and rules.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience as described below may be substitute for the degree requirement.
- At least three years of experience in logistics, warehousing, shipping and receiving at a chemical company, refiner, or manufacturer are required.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations that pertain to truck and rail shipments is very helpful.
- Supervisory experience is strongly desired; experience in a union shop is an advantage.
- The ability to use SAP is essential for success in this role, in particular proficiency with the logistics and materials management modules.
EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.