Shipping Manager

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•San Antonio, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

IEM is seeking a warehouse leader for its San Antonio, Texas location. The position reports to the Logistics Manager and will initially be based temporarily in northeast San Antonio while a new manufacturing plant comes online. The permanent location is at Brooks, 7515 Inner Circle Dr., San Antonio, TX 78235. The role is 100% in-office and does not offer remote work. The Shipping Manager oversees daily warehouse activities and leads the warehouse team, including drivers who move products with pallet jacks. This hands-on role combines warehouse-floor work with computer and records tasks. The position supports the launch of a new manufacturing operation and requires flexibility to help where needed in a changing, start-up environment. The work environment includes a manufacturing plant, warehouse, shipping dock, and office, with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and outdoor weather at the truck dock. Safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection are required in plant areas. Compensation may vary based on internal equity, geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. IEM offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package; details are available through the company's careers page.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 3 years of warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience in a manufacturing setting, including at least 1 year leading a team.
Working knowledge of bills of lading, packing lists, and basic shipping paperwork.
Ability to enter data and maintain records in an ERP system and Microsoft Excel.
Forklift experience with current certification, or the ability to obtain certification.
Working knowledge of OSHA safety rules.
Experience leading team members who use pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with drivers, Production, and teams across the plant.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities, make quick decisions, pay close attention to inventory and document details, and communicate clearly.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Heavier items are moved using a forklift, crane, or team assistance.
Ability to use close vision to read paperwork and screens and distance vision and depth perception to oversee warehouse activity and truck loading safely.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
Experience with Infor SyteLine.
Experience in electrical equipment, switchgear, or similar heavy manufacturing.
Demonstrated career ambition, growth, and increasing responsibility, with potential to take on broader leadership roles.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, and shipping electrical equipment and materials.
Lead, schedule, assign work to, set priorities for, and coach the warehouse team, including dedicated drivers who move products with pallet jacks.
Promote safe work practices and keep the team working safely.
Operate a forklift to stage, load, and unload materials, finished equipment, and trucks as needed.
Coordinate with the Logistics Manager on carrier pickups and deliveries, including pickup times and special handling needs.
Enter receiving, inventory, and shipping information into the computer system and maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
Prepare and check shipping paperwork, including bills of lading and packing lists, and promptly report mistakes.
Keep receiving documents, packing lists, signed delivery proof, damage reports, and other warehouse records organized and accessible.
Partner with Production, Production Planning, and Quality to ensure materials are available when needed and finished equipment ships on time.
Ensure large and heavy equipment is stored, blocked, braced, and secured correctly to prevent damage.
Enforce plant safety rules and safe use of forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
Conduct regular inventory counts, investigate count differences, and resolve them.
Help plan and establish the warehouse layout, storage, equipment, and work routines for the new manufacturing plant as it comes online.
Adapt to changing priorities and assist wherever needed in a start-up environment.