Shipping Manager

Atkore•Weatherford, TX

4d•$78,880 - $108,460•Onsite

About The Position

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions. We are currently searching for a Shipping/Receiving Manager to be based out of Weatherford, TX. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this person will manage a team of employees by being a key leader of the Shipping Department and the Plant Management Team.

Requirements

Associates degree and minimum of 1 year of related experience and/or training in the field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Supervisory experience preferred
Time management, planning and organizational skills
Effective decision making and problem-solving abilities
Experience working with shipping and receiving database/software
Shipping/material handling experience with knowledge of shipping and receiving principles, practices and procedures
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong initiative and adaptable to change
Must be able to thrive in a team environment
Need to be detail oriented and have safe work practices
All associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Nice To Haves

Within 3 months you'll: Understand our Safety Culture
You will learn the basic duties of your job
Understand how to embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, and Accountability.

Responsibilities

Identify work procedures; prepare work schedules and expedite work flow
Perform daily Cycle Counts of Finished Goods Inventory
Issue written and oral instruction to provide clear expectations
5s of Shipping areas: Audit work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures
Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of workers
Create a team environment
Monitor productivity and assist workers with productivity problems
Review pipe orders to determine truckload space/percentage and if a fill is needed
Match and log each order onto the fill report indicating status (ie: partial w/X# of pallets for fill needed, full load with anticipated ship date”
Communicate with CSR regarding fills and order status when requested
Coordinate product needs with Production Manager/Plant Manager
Allocate and distribute product based on availability and customer priority
Communicate with shipping personnel regarding incoming deliveries or special instructions
Prepare daily shipping schedule for the carriers and follow up to ensure the loads are covered
Negotiate freight rates and search for additional carriers for backup
Calculate freight estimates for customers for LTL
Utilize freight share tool to calculate specific freight costs for each order
Enter freight costs into the computer for each invoice
Update the freight exception report for Atkore, when required
Prepare shipping documents: packing list and bill of lading for LTL and Truckload orders
Invoice all shipments
Scan BOL, Packing Lists, and Picking lists to CSR
Confer with CSR and or sales agents regarding damages, shortages or overages
Report inventory discrepancies to Inventory Control and CSR
Resolve shortages or overages with confirmation of physical count for CSR to correct with additional billing or credit
Strong knowledge of JD Edwards for shipping utilization
Other duties as assigned