Shipping Manager

Are you a proven leader in warehouse operations looking for a role where your management skills are valued and rewarded? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where safety and efficiency are paramount? We're seeking a hands-on Shipping Manager to drive our daily logistics and keep our products moving smoothly. If you're ready to take ownership of a critical department and enjoy a phenomenal benefits package—including free medical/dental/vision for you and your family—this is your next career move!

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 Annually Location: Mount Pleasant, Texas

Phenomenal Benefits & Perks

We believe in taking care of our team and their families. Our benefits package is designed to provide security and support:

• Competitive Salary: $80,000 - $85,000
• 100% Free Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage free for the employee and all dependents.
• 401(k) Plan: Company matching to help you save for retirement.
• Time Off: Two weeks (10 days) of Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Financial Support: Potential bonus opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, and a choice of Flex Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Security: Company-paid Life Insurance.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet Perks (Yes, really!): Free dog feed/food once a month for our four-legged friends!
  
  

Job Purpose

The Shipping Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing every aspect concerning the daily operations of the Shipping Department. The Shipping Manager must be able to communicate well with employees within the business unit to ensure smooth and efficient operation. The Shipping Manager is responsible for communication between the Shipping Department and the other departments to ensure all shipments are filled as ordered.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage time punches and PTO for personnel
• Manage issues or conflict that may arise inside of the business unit
• Maintain a clean, professional, and safe working environment
• Facilitate the 8:30 meetings for the Shipping/Warehouse portion of the call
• Develop and maintain a rotational schedule of assigned responsibilities for team members
• Develop and maintain training materials/work instructions for all current and/or new processes
• Conduct interviews to fill vacant roles inside the business unit
• Oversee all aspects of training for new hires and sign off upon the completion of training.
• Oversee the everyday operations of the Shipping/Warehouse business unit.
• Oversee the receipt of various items including but not limited to finished goods, packaging materials, etc.
• Manage aged inventory and the disposition of it in the warehouse.
• Assist his/her superior with weekly KPI measurements and reporting
• Inform personnel of any changes that occur to company policies
• Ensure FIFO and other company procedures are being followed
• Effectively navigate ERP/Inventory Management software
• Ensure equipment is safe and in working order
• Ensure staff are adhering to all MAPF safety policies and procedures
• Ensure forklift inspections are being completed on a per shift basis
• Ensure staff are completing assigned responsibilities in a timely manner
• Conduct daily walkthroughs of the warehouse to identify areas of improvement
• Conduct audits of safety documents to ensure accuracy
• Ensure damaged pallets are managed effectively and returned to inventory for shipment
• Must be able to meet call-in requirements as well as work extended hours as necessary
• Always foster a culture of safe behavior and Regulatory compliance
• Always maintain a TEAM environment
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Prior management experience
• Prior warehouse/shipping experience
• Understands how to manage personnel and process
• Prior ERP/Inventory Management software experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and possess the ability and willingness to learn new software applications
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to change
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

This position is largely self-directed and requires a thorough understanding of company policy. The Shipping Manager will be required to adhere to all safety requirements. This position operates in a non-climate-controlled work environment.

In the warehouse, the Shipping Manager may be exposed to heat, cold and other elements. While performing the duties of this position, the Shipping Manager will be exposed to moving, mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels, internal and external temperature/weather conditions.

Specific Physical Requirements Include

• Occasionally lifting weight up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Walking up to two (2) or more miles a day.
• Operating both sit-down forklifts and reach trucks
• Working at heights, and at temperatures from 0 to 100 plus degrees Fahrenheit.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).