What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Coordinator position at NEW INDY ONTARIO LLC?
Position Title: Shipping Coordinator
Location: Ontario, California
Summary: Responsible for coordinating and optimizing the transportation functions of our paper manufacturing facility.
Daily Operations & Scheduling
- Maintain a real-time truck schedule and monitor trim schedules to sync production with outbound logistics.
- Secure transportation capacity by assigning loads to carriers and planning delivery appointments.
- Partner closely with the Logistics Supervisor to ensure all daily shipments are cleared and dispatched.
- Proactively follow up with carriers to guarantee on-time delivery and resolve transit delays.
Carrier & Financial Management
- Execute a least-cost routing strategy to optimize freight spend without compromising service.
- Solicit, analyze, and maintain freight rates within the transportation management system.
- Approve freight invoices, including detention and accessorial charges.
- Maintain positive business relationships with carriers and customers through regular performance reviews and meetings.
Analysis & Compliance
- Perform cost-benefit analyses on shipping lanes and logistics projects.
- Conduct Safety Observations to maintain facility-wide safety standards.
What we're looking for:
- 1-3 years' experience as a shipping coordinator
- Strong time- management, organization, and prioritize skills with the ability to multitask and meet multiple concurrent deadlines.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact positively with all levels of the organization.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Analytical Ability: Strong aptitude for analyzing numerical/statistical data and applying cost-benefit techniques.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for negotiating with carriers and reporting to internal leadership.
- Adaptability: Proven ability to balance immediate priorities with long-term strategic objectives.
Who is New-Indy Containerboard?
- Founded in 2012, New-Indy Containerboard is a joint venture of two successful, privately held companies, the Kraft Group (Boston) and Schwarz Partners (Indianapolis).
- We are a manufacturer and supplier of containerboard and packaging
- With 2,200 employees from Southern California to the coasts of the Carolinas, New-Indy plays an integral role in the everyday lives of people across the country and around the world through its innovative packaging solutions to serve the needs of every customer.
- We operate in 8 states and Mexico, with 4 paper mills and 3 packaging companies in 25 locations.
- New-Indy has experienced substantial growth through acquisition. Since 2012, we have a growth rate of almost 1,000% and we aren’t slowing down!
- We focus on environmentally conscious manufacturing processes and facilities including 100% recycled fiber, co-generation power plants and waste-water treatment capabilities.
- Visit our website at www.newindycontainerboard.com
- Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-indy-containerboard-llce
Does this sound good to you? If so, great! Apply for the position today! We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay Transparency: The starting hourly rate for this opportunity ranges from $22.00 -$28.00 per hour. Other rewards may include quarterly bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance. New-Indy provides a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Please note the compensation information is a good faith estimate for this position and assumes a rate based on location and experience.
Salary : $22 - $28