Shipping Manager

Who we are:

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. 

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Shipping Manager. You will be responsible for managing a team of employees by being a key leader of the Shipping department and the Plant Management Team at our Binghamton, NY facility. This role will also prepare the daily shipping schedule for carriers, monitor productivity of the Shipping department, and communicate with Customer Service regarding order status.

What you’ll do:

• Identify work procedures; prepare work schedules and expedite workflow
• Examine work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency 
• Review pipe orders to determine truckload space/percentage and if a fill is needed
• Communicate with CSR regarding fills and order status when requested
• Coordinate product needs with Production Manager/Plant Manager
• Communicate with shipping personnel regarding incoming deliveries or special instructions
• Negotiate freight rates and search for additional carriers for backup
• Report inventory discrepancies to Inventory Control
• Strong knowledge of JD Edwards for shipping utilization

What you’ll bring:

• Associate degree and minimum of 5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Management experience required
• 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

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Update training materials and procedures.
• Create new training materials.
• Audit processes to ensure conformance specifications are met.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Be managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore’s strategy.
• Creating and updating reports, training materials and documentation.
• Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports.

Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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