Shipping Manager

Gordon Aluminum Industries INC•Schofield, WI

About The Position

The Shipping Manager ensures the production of company products at the highest quality and at the lowest possible cost, meeting company policies and procedures. The Shipping Manager will act in a manner that is consistent with Gordon Aluminum’s Customer 1st Philosophy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. The general purpose of the Shipping Manager is, under the direction of the Operations Manager, to coordinate and manage the workload for the shipping department and is responsible to ensure the department handles and packages products in a safe and efficient manner. In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for: Performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Federal, State, and local standards and regulations. Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding safety and standards of workplace behavior, in completing job duties and assignments

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A) in Logistics or related field; or High School degree or GED, with five years’ experience managing a shipping department; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Perform repetitive motion of fingers, hands, wrists, shoulders and upper body. The employee if regularly required to use hands handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee will occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Employee is expected to wear the required personal protective equipment when on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish is a bonus!

Responsibilities

Ensure work environment is safe for all employees.
Ensure process ls controlled and is providing a quality packaged product that meets customer expectations.
Ensure process is meeting departmental production and efficiency goals.
Complete semi-annual reviews for departmental employees.
Mentor departmental supervisors as necessary.
Ensure departmental employees are adequately trained and are competent in the position or positions they perform.
Coordinate incoming and outgoing freight requirements.
Coordinate shipment routes and communicate with internal production departments
Create and implement shipping policies and procedures to improve and control the shipping and transportation processes
Manage and control shipping production
Manage and oversee transportation process, drivers, and schedules
Comply with shipping industry regulations