Shipping/Finishing Manager

SAM CARBIS SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC•Darlington, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping/Finishing Manager leads shipping, receiving, warehouse, transportation, and distribution activities at the assigned manufacturing facility. The role ensures finished goods are accurately identified, packaged, documented, and shipped on time while protecting product quality, employee safety, and cost efficiency. The manager develops employees, coordinates with internal departments and carriers, and improves processes in support of customer commitments and company goals. The position is based at the Darlington Facility in Darlington, South Carolina. Work takes place in manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, and office environments, with varying temperatures, noise, and activity. The role includes regular work at heights greater than six feet as work dictates, work both indoors and outdoors, and exposure to natural heat and cold. Required personal protective equipment and facility safety procedures must be followed. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Sam Carbis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Employment offers are contingent on passing a drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of shipping, warehouse, or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of shipping, receiving, warehousing, transportation, inventory control, and shipping documentation.
Experience using ERP, warehouse management, and inventory systems to maintain accurate transactions and records.
Knowledge of carrier management, freight negotiation, packaging, and damage prevention for manufactured products.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to analyze data, maintain schedules, and report operating results.
Ability to lead and develop employees, set priorities, address performance concerns, and hold the team accountable.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to interpret customer requirements, coordinate across departments, and identify practical process improvements.
Punctuality and ability to effectively follow directions.
Ability to properly and accurately read a tape measure.
Ability to operate a crane to lift materials and work items off tables.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work scheduled shifts and overtime when necessary or required, including with short notice.
Ability to bend, stoop, sit, grasp with hands, feel texture with fingers, cling, walk, twist, and stand, and to work on concrete for up to twelve hours per day and up to six days per week.
Ability to work at heights greater than six feet on a regular basis or as work dictates.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, indoors and outdoors during a single shift, including natural heat and cold.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field.
At least two years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage daily shipping, receiving, warehouse, and logistics activities; assign work and resources to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
Supervise assigned personnel, communicate expectations, provide coaching and training, and conduct performance evaluations.
Address attendance, conduct, and performance concerns consistently in coordination with Human Resources.
Coordinate shipments, carrier pickups, delivery appointments, and transportation requirements with carriers, customers, Production, Quality, Customer Service, and Purchasing.
Develop and maintain shipping schedules; monitor order readiness and promptly communicate delays, constraints, and recovery plans to affected departments.
Verify shipment quantities, product identification, destination, and customer requirements before release.
Ensure bills of lading, packing slips, shipping records, and applicable export documents are complete and accurate.
Establish and enforce packaging, labeling, handling, loading, and load-securement practices to prevent damage and support safe transportation.
Maintain inventory accuracy, timely receiving and shipping transactions, organized storage locations, and effective controls for finished goods and materials in assigned warehouse areas.
Monitor carrier service and freight costs; evaluate transportation options and negotiate rates within established authority and approved company requirements.
Investigate shipping discrepancies, loss, damage, and customer complaints; coordinate claims and corrective actions with appropriate departments and carriers.
Track and report on-time shipment and delivery performance, shipping accuracy, freight costs, damage, and inventory accuracy, and use findings to improve processes and reduce avoidable costs.
Ensure assigned operations follow company policies, customer specifications, and applicable transportation and safety requirements, including relevant OSHA and DOT requirements.
Maintain safe, orderly work areas; reinforce safe equipment use, required training, and incident reporting; partner with appropriate leaders to address hazards and corrective actions.
Perform other duties related to the role as assigned.