Shipping Manager - Chatsworth, IL
About The Position
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for logistics and team development? We’re looking for a Shipping Manager to oversee and drive excellence in our shipping and distribution operations in our Chatsworth, Ill plant. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring smooth order entry, inventory management, and on-time load deliveries — all while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. What You’ll Do: Lead and coach a high-performing team, ensuring accountability and ownership within the department. Manage customer service, dispatch, inventory control, and product delivery. Oversee safe loading and unloading processes, in compliance with DOT regulations. Coordinate with customers, drivers, and transportation services for cost-effective delivery solutions. Maintain accurate yard inventory through organization and cycle counts. Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and logistics teams to exceed customer expectations. Champion safety initiatives, investigate incidents, and ensure regulatory compliance. Support team growth through cross-training, ongoing learning, and regular performance reviews.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree preferred, with at least 2 years of shipping leadership experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
- Knowledge of DOT requirements (CDL preferred) and ability to achieve forklift certification.
- Physical capability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in a production environment with varying conditions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coach a high-performing team, ensuring accountability and ownership within the department.
- Manage customer service, dispatch, inventory control, and product delivery.
- Oversee safe loading and unloading processes, in compliance with DOT regulations.
- Coordinate with customers, drivers, and transportation services for cost-effective delivery solutions.
- Maintain accurate yard inventory through organization and cycle counts.
- Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and logistics teams to exceed customer expectations.
- Champion safety initiatives, investigate incidents, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Support team growth through cross-training, ongoing learning, and regular performance reviews.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
