Assistant Shipping / Receiving Manager

AJM Packaging Corp•Detroit, MI

About The Position

AJM Packaging Corporation is seeking an Assistant Shipping and Receiving Manager to perform daily shipping, receiving, and warehouse duties and assist with overseeing department functions. The role supports coordination and scheduling among customers, AJM production facilities, and departments to ensure orders are complete and delivered on time. It also involves processing shipping paperwork, checking received items and investigating discrepancies or damage, reviewing procedures, and, as required, overseeing shipping activity and supervising staff.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess strong organizational and administrative skills.
Must be able to perform data entry at an advanced rate.
Must have working knowledge of scheduling inbound and outbound freight.
Must have working knowledge of personal computers and Windows-based software.
Must possess excellent attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in material management, logistics, or a related field.
Three years of transportation experience in a manufacturing environment.
Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule with customers, other AJM production facilities, and departments to help ensure orders are complete and timely.
Review shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities and work assignments.
Prepare, maintain, and update delivery and pickup schedules.
Process bills of lading and related paperwork accurately and promptly.
Assist in verifying that requested items were received and checking for damage.
Research discrepancies between ordered and received goods by reviewing paperwork and communicating with involved parties.
Take similar investigative action for damaged goods.
Review shipping, receiving, loading, and unloading issues to evaluate existing procedures and standards.
Assist with implementing operating procedures as needed or approved.
As required, oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure each shipment's accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and condition.
As required, supervise staff by assigning work, providing instruction, reviewing work, training new hires, and conducting performance appraisals.
Perform other duties the Supervisor deems necessary.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, optical, life, and disability insurance coverage.
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
Health Savings Account.
Child and Dependent Care Savings Account.
401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harbor company match.
Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate studies.
Employee Assistance/Wellness Program.
Paid vacations.
Paid holidays.
Paid sick and personal time.
Professional Development Program (AJM University).
Classroom and on-the-job training.