Shipping Manager

Orbia•Gainesville, TX

7d•$84,000 - $155,500•Onsite

About The Position

Join Dura-Line, an Orbia business, in leading the charge for global connectivity! As the premier manufacturer of plastic conduit pipes, we create pathways that connect people and information worldwide in various markets. Every part of the manufacturing process is monitored with environmentally friendly sustainable efforts in mind. Quality, sustainability, and safety are paramount values at Dura-Line. Be part of our mission to Advance Life Around the World. Dura-Line, an Orbia Business, Shipping Manager in Gainesville, Texas. Join the Dura-Line team at our Gainesville site as an experienced Shipping Manager and play a vital role in the seamless supply chain and logistics operations of our industry-leading products and accessories.

Requirements

High organizational skills and excellent communication to ensure on-time deliveries while minimizing inventory costs and maximizing accuracy.
Expertise in overseeing inventory supply levels (on-hand and enroute) for continuous operation in a lean manufacturing environment.
4 years of firsthand experience in supply chain/logistics within a manufacturing setting, overseeing inventory, expenses, shipping, purchasing, cycle counts, and managing multiple projects.
Experience implementing a visual Kanban system for raw material inventory, managing finished goods master schedules, initiating just-in-time programs, and coordinating purchasing and supplier activity with production schedules.
Tech-savvy with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and communication tools; knowledge of ERP systems, with SAP experience preferred (Shipping Module).
Lean manufacturing mindset with training or implementation experience, six sigma, and a continuous improvement mindset. Execute lean manufacturing practices, including ISO, 5S, TQM, and Q12, utilizing data to drive corrective actions.
A minimum of 4 years of management/supervisory experience, showcasing your ability to coach and lead a team, manage shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory control functions.

Responsibilities

Prepare and report operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring comprehensive cycle counts and accurate inventory levels (on-hand and enroute) for uninterrupted operations.
Mentor, and build a dedicated team committed to excellence, balancing quality, safety, morale, productivity, and cost to achieve positive results across all areas.
Drive continuous improvement projects, such as optimizing the reel return process, and prioritize safety as our top priority within a collaborative team environment.
Be accountable for meeting key metrics, including productivity, scrap percentage, labor and material utilization, On-Time Delivery, track OTS, material inventory levels, and reducing customer complaints.
Develop key programs, execute best practices, monitor stock levels, distribute supplies, work with external vendors, and collaborate with the account representative team on order management to meet customer delivery expectations.