Shipping Manager 1st Shift presso None

Position Summary: 

 The Shipping Manager, 1^st Shift, will be responsible for managing daily shipping and distribution operations. They will be responsible for making sure customer orders are processed in a timely and efficient manner. The Shipping Manager must be analytical, well-organized, and excel in communication. They must be comfortable with paperwork and information systems, as well as have a strong knowledge of shipping and receiving best practices. They must have a clear leadership style that promotes accountability and teamwork. The Manager provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and demonstrates a strict level of confidentiality with all team members while serving as an ambassador of our culture.

 Essential Functions: 

•  Use software to track, check, prioritize, and route customer orders.
• Ability to sell and write orders. 
• Manage all important documents such as advanced shipping notices, packing slips, bills of lading, etc.
• Direct the flow of orders from preparation to shipment.
• Inspect labels, barcodes, and other features of completed orders.
• Supervise and lead subordinate team members.
• Manage the shipping department budget.
• Collaborate with warehouse, drivers, dispatch, and other managers to optimize processes.
• Train and develop new team members.
• Accurately pick, pack, and load customer orders onto delivery vehicles.
• Demonstrate company core values and best practices.
• Exemplify dedication to customer satisfaction with superior experience.
• Assign work orders to shipping staff and ensure paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Investigate items not found by picking staff and make appropriate adjustments and reports.
• Record daily attendance and ensure steam members are compliant with proper PPE.
• Sort, count, package, label, insure, unpack, and/or log inventory which is shipped.
• Prepare routine reports and file shipping records.
• Operate dolly, pallet jack, crane, and/or forklift in loading and unloading 
• supplies and equipment; may operate a shrink wrap machine.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and continuous quality improvement objectives.
• Adhere to all Company safety rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Proven track record of managing a team in a warehouse environment.
• Requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must possess strong mathematical aptitude.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage time effectively.
• Must be able to communicate in English regarding the essential functions of the position. 

Required Experience and Education: 

•  High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of prior warehouse experience with a focus on distribution.
• Four years of prior management experience with a focus on distribution.
• Prior crane and cherry picker operations preferred. 

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 50 lbs.
• Requires visual, hearing, and speech acuity.
• Requires the ability to stand and walk long distances for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and elements, noise, and fumes.