Shipping Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in industrial warehousing or distribution operations, with a track record of results.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use NEFCO’s ERP software system.
• Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning purposes.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently with little supervision, and multitask.
• Effective communication skills up, down, and across the organization.
• Positive, hard-working attitude.
• Ability to stand on a concrete floor for long periods.
• Ability to work for extended periods in varying climate conditions, including cold, heat, and humidity.
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl, and twist for lifting.
• Ability to safely lift 50+ pounds.
• Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents.
• Analytical ability, including basic math skills.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, and be recertified.
• Detail-oriented, hands-on approach and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to direct, coach, support, and delegate to associates.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orders and inter-branch transfers are picked, checked, packed, and loaded according to company guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure order accuracy and integrity, including correct material and quantity, acceptable quality, and delivery.
• Work with the Inbound/Inventory Manager to control inventory and reduce misplaced materials and errors.
• Ensure parcel package shipments are processed for customer delivery.
• Provide a motivating work environment and promote high performance and standards.
• Communicate company policies, ensure compliance, and administer corrective action as necessary.
• Foster communication and teamwork among staff to achieve operational goals.
• Accept responsibility for company projects that may be indirectly related to the manager’s area of responsibility.
• Work with distribution center team members to maintain clean and orderly warehouse and processing areas.
• Ensure safe work practices and maintain a safe work environment.
• Complete assigned NEFCO trainings.
• Monitor and enforce NEFCO training initiatives for supervised associates, assist with new training implementation, and improve existing training processes.
• Review direct reports’ timecards for accuracy and completeness, approve them before the supervisor deadline, and resolve timekeeping errors with employees.
• Review and approve PTO requests.