What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Shipping Manager position at Just Play, LLC?
Job Title: Warehouse Shipping Manager
Department: Operations
Reporting To: General Manager – Factory Operations
Location: Altoona, PA
Company Overview:
Just Play is a passionate and trend driven leader in the children’s consumer goods industry. Our products are an impressive mix of promotional and everyday items for the whole family. We work with the world’s leading children’s entertainment brands to manufacture and distribute exceptional products to every major mass retailer throughout North America and around the world.
Job Summary:
Just Play is seeking a Warehouse Shipping Manager. The role is responsible for the oversight of daily shipping activities, regulatory compliance, and process improvements.
To ensure success as Warehouse Shipping Manager, the ideal candidate will have previous experience in warehouse operations, have strong attention to detail, and be forklift certified.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily outbound shipping activities, including scheduling, loading, and dispatching of goods.
- Ensure all orders are picked, packed, labeled, and shipped according to customer specifications and deadlines.
- Monitor and maintain accurate shipment documentation (BOLs, packing lists, customs paperwork if applicable).
- Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards
- Monitor quality standards for outbound shipments to minimize errors and damages
- Oversee proper documentation for international shipments, including customs requirements and Incoterms.
- Supervise, train, and develop shipping team members
- Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure shipping equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, conveyors) is maintained and used safely.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Forklift license/certification required
- At least 5 years’ previous experience in warehouse operations
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Works well in a team environment and has leadership qualities.
- Strong communication skills within Microsoft Teams and Outlook email
- Knowledge or experience with WMS systems
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Strong Excel skills
- EDI experience a plus
Just Play is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.