Shipping Manager

ND Paper • Sturtevant, WI

4h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Shipping Manager to oversee shipping operations and ensure the efficient and timely delivery of corrugated packaging products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse management and logistics with a focus on process improvement and team management. This role requires a hands-on approach managing inventory control, maintaining a safe work environment, and requires close coordination with production, inventory, and customer service teams to meet delivery schedules, maintain quality standards, and optimize shipping efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience in a corrugated, paper or similar manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of freight and logistics management.
• 3 to 5 years in a shipping and receiving or logistics leadership position.
• Demonstrated leadership mentoring and training shipping and receiving personnel.
• Strong administration, multi-taking, planning and organizing skills.
• Experience with leading and implementing dock and PIT safety training,
• Experience using an ERP/WMS/TMS system, required.
• Ability to use IT systems, including Microsoft Office, human capital management systems, manufacturing systems and SAP.
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience.
• Possesses a strong safety and operational background.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to select, build, engage and mentor the department team to consistently meet expectations.
• Energized by a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Knowledge of scheduling systems, trailer utilization, and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety as a core value by actively promoting and enforcing safe work practices
• Lead, train, and develop a team of material handlers and forklift operators
• Establish and enforce standard work processes and operating procedures
• Manage discipline, attendance, and compliance with company policies
• Set performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews
• Manage daily performance of dedicated transportation carriers
• Audit carrier billing for accuracy and cost compliance
• Monitor service quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and carrier performance metrics
• Coordinate and manage yard spotters and spotting activities
• Maintain proper yard balance to support shipping and production flow
• Develop and execute daily load plans to drive fork truck productivity
• Ensure trailers are staged in doors according to shipping priorities
• Oversee efficient movement of units from production take-off to trailers
• Minimize handling, re-handling, and unnecessary moves
• Ensure shipping activity aligns with customer delivery requirements
• Establish and maintain inspection processes for outbound finished goods
• Ensure safe, damage-free handling throughout the warehouse and dock
• Enforce proper loading, blocking, bracing, and securing of goods
• Address quality issues immediately to prevent customer complaints or claims
• Maximize truck utilization through efficient loading patterns
• Select optimal palletization and load configurations
• Partner with transportation providers to support efficient route planning
• Reduce freight cost through improved load density and planning
• Manage fork trucks, dock equipment, and material handling assets
• Ensure docks and warehouse areas remain clean, organized, and safe
• Control and track spend related to material handling equipment and dock operations
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment uptime
• Ensure finished goods inventory is accurately stored, labeled, and protected
• Prevent misplaced, damaged, or aged inventory on the warehouse floor
• Perform end-of-month cycle counts and support inventory reconciliation
• Allocate overrun inventory appropriately (scrap, overrun stock, or customer shipment)
• Maintain inventory accuracy within ERP/WMS system

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family.
• Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
• Tax advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance.
• A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution
• Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees