Shipping Manager

Daily's Premium Meats•Saint Joseph, MO

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides day-to-day leadership and management for all employees in the shipping area. Establish means and methods to insure all department employees perform job functions correctly and safely. Ensure deadlines are met, adhere to company policies and procedures, and responsible for employee performance and retention.

Requirements

H.S. or equivalent education with 5 or more years progressive shipping and/or material handling and inventory experience, or combination of education and experience.
Must have experience or be familiar with inventory management systems.
Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must be able to effectively present information before groups, within the organization.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Must be computer literate with intermediate skills in Excel.
Must have advanced knowledge/skills with forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be able to make decisions on routine matters utilizing company policies and procedures and directions from upper management.
Must be available to work as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Food industry experience is preferred.
Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Engaged in daily operations, requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating to shipping team.
Providing management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and performance management.
Provide analysis and report building including on-time-in-full shipping analysis & picking/packing analysis.
Ensuring safety compliance of all warehouse employees along with safety trainings as necessary.
Training and developing all new/current employees on warehouse practices and procedures, including all safety related items.
Must maintain department organization and resolve any issues for efficient product flow - inbound and outbound loads.
Researching and compiles historical receiving data and competitive analysis.
Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of the shipping department in an organized, safe and sanitary work environment that is in compliance with OSHA and government regulations.
Maintain trailers, PIT, and other shipping related equipment in good condition.
Collaborate daily with Transportation Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate daily load out of contract carriers.
Must be able to manage inventory levels at multiple locations
Monitoring and striving to achieve the successful attainment of the shipping metrics.