Shipping Manager

Alpha Baking Company•Cudahy, WI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Manager oversees, guides, and coordinates the Shipping Program, and supports plant safety goals (SQF, GMP’s, etc.). This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the shipping department on 2nd/3rd shift. The individual will communicate direction to hourly employees, oversee the progress of order fulfillment for both fresh and frozen product, and review order status for deficiencies throughout the evening. This individual will also serve as a key point of contact for communicating issues between plants and other depots. They will be the key point of contact for transportation drivers on the off shifts and responsible for addressing issues as they arise, as well as communicating issues with the Transportation Manager in a timely fashion.

Requirements

Required to come in during off shifts if needed for breakdowns and must be available to be contacted during off hours.
Work extra hours or extra day if necessary.
Necessary to work as a team supporting and communicating properly with the other members of the production line and maintenance.
Position interfaces with all department management, leads and machine operators to determine extent of maintenance assistance.
Assists outside carriers as needed.
Works closely with leaders and management.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise shipping personnel.
Responsible for maintaining dock operations, including cleanliness, to allow for continuous shipping operation.
Maintain a good working relationship with all other departments.
Train and cross-train shipping operators to be able to scan, load, unload trailers to minimize disruption due to unforeseen circumstances.
Complete daily paperwork including schedules, logs and all other pertinent documented information.
Ensure all employees, visitors, contractors and all other employees on the assigned shifts are following all Company and OSHA rules relating to safety, GMP’s, security and PPE policies and guidelines to keep the plant in compliance.
Ensure all Transport drivers are following DOT regulations.
Responsible for keeping the dock and all associated shipping areas clean and in good condition.
Administer disciplinary action in accordance with Company policy when needed.
Notify the Plant, Transportation, Shipping and Production Manager in a timely manner of all pertinent issues.
Notify the Quality Assurance Manager of any potential food safety risk.
Communicate and administer all Company policies and procedures consistently.
Commit to a continuous improvement work team environment.
Perform all other duties as assigned.