Shipping/Receiving Manager

Nextdeavor•Danville, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an onsite role in Danville, KY, focused on driving process, safety, and continuous improvement. You will lead warehouse transformation to ensure efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, driving inventory accuracy and on-time shipments. You will manage a team (approximately 9-10 direct reports; ~34 total in the warehouse) and partner with logistics, procurement, and production stakeholders to optimize operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (logistics, supply chain, business administration, or related field) required
5–7+ years manufacturing experience in shipping or materials management; proven warehouse manager experience
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics
Experience with warehouse management systems and SAP; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated leadership, team building, coaching, and change management skills
Strong process skills for standardization, continuous improvement, and program management
Analytical skills to monitor metrics and implement corrective actions
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; physical ability to oversee warehouse activities

Nice To Haves

APICS certification
Experience with Precision transportation execution software
Knowledge of import/export compliance, ITAR, and SOX compliance
Background managing union-avoidance initiatives or culture change efforts

Responsibilities

Oversee receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping activities to meet production and customer needs
Supervise, train, mentor, and motivate warehouse staff to achieve productivity and quality standards
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and coordination with procurement and operations
Control daily plan vs. actual performance and report on warehouse metrics and productivity
Optimize carriers, lanes, and costs across inbound/outbound logistics (LTL, parcel, multiple carriers)
Lead transformation efforts to overhaul physical, digital, and procedural warehouse operations
Implement and drive lean initiatives (5S, standard work, visual management, waste reduction)
Ensure equipment maintenance and safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and conveyors
Champion safety and ergonomics in daily operations and compliance with health and safety regulations

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision
Voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
Career development and tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability programs
Adoption assistance and Care.com membership
Supplemental programs available (identity protection, legal protection, pet wellness)
Paid Time Off
13 company-paid holidays