Shipping and Receiving Manager

Avo Photonics (www.avophotonics.com) is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

About the Role

We seek a diligent, dedicated, and meticulous Manager who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry. The successful candidate must plan his/her own work schedule to meet project deadlines, keep multiple records, be self-motivated and detail oriented, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and develop receiving and shipping staff.
• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and procedural discipline.
• Manage daily receiving operations of all incoming shipments, such that all materials are transacted in the ERP system within 24 hours of delivery.
• Provide timely communication with Purchasing and Finance teams to resolve quantity discrepancies or paperwork inaccuracies.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and traceability of fragile and high-value components.
• Optimize warehouse layout to guarantee safety, protect materials and improve efficiency.
• Oversee outbound shipments including order verification, packaging, documentation, and carrier coordination.
• Work with counterparts at Avo’s second manufacturing facility to move materials between buildings, as needed.
• Take ownership of Receiving Problem Log and push for daily resolution.
• Maintain compliance with safety, internal quality standards and audit requirements.
• Participate in physical inventory at the end of each half-year.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of warehouse leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 5 years working with an ERP system (SAP preferred).
• Knowledge of material traceability and lot control systems.
• Ability to lift and move boxes meeting OSHA weight specifications.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Strong independent decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Experience in ISO-certified manufacturing environments preferred.
• Highly organized and efficient at prioritizing workload.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Pay range and compensation package

Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means.