Shipping Manager

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for all incoming and outbound shipments, and coordination of local pickup and deliveries for the Delivery Driver. Coordinates all safety efforts, including training and certification of forklift driving policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

It includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Direct and manage day-to-day operational duties of the shipping and receiving department
• Direct and manage the day-to-day duties of driver/shipping clerk (s)
• Consult with and provide input to upper management team regarding hiring, firing and annual employment reviews of department employees
• Manage deliveries of all incoming and outgoing shipments
• Manage local delivery driver schedule and routes
• Develop and conduct training programs for production personnel on forklift training
• Manage and negotiate shipment costs with logistics companies
• Coordinate timely deliveries to customer job sites
• Receive, verify and pack incoming and outgoing deliveries and process appropriate paperwork across departments
• Manage all incoming and outgoing deliveries in the ERP system and work with Finance Dept on shipped orders to invoice
• Coach employees on standard operating procedures and work instructions; assist functional areas in the development and implementation of processes and procedures
• Initiate and conduct plant audits and inspections; perform audit procedures, including:

o Identifying and defining issues

o Developing criteria

o Documenting business processes and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with Company policies, standards, procedures, and applicable government industry regulations
• Assist in the preparation of reports for all levels of management
• Assist in identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and provide input on continuous improvement of processes and procedures
• Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this job

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has supervisory responsibilities for all shipping and receiving personnel

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
• 5 years of experience in Shipping and Receiving
• Must have Class D Driver's License

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office Applications (Access, Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Adobe Acrobat, Jobscope ERP
• Strong problem solving and statistical data analysis capabilities
• Strong communication skills, written and oral
• The applicant must be fluent in the English language with the level of competence that will permit the applicant to function in the position. Examples of job duties that require a high level of English fluency are: Understanding and applying Industry and Government Regulations, coaching employees and conducting forklift training.

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Integrity& Ethics – models SAI Vision, Mission & Values
• Customer Focus – demonstrates commitment to customer
• Collaboration & Teamwork – embraces an inclusive workplace
• Quality – produces quality work product
• Innovation/Continuous Improvement – finds new and better ways of doing things
• Job Knowledge – demonstrates a clear understanding of and executes roles and responsibilities
• Time Management/Productivity – manages time and resources effectively
• Problem Solving/Decision Making – demonstrates proper judgment, problem solving and decision making
• Independence/Initiative – works with little or no supervision and seeks out new work
• Communication – effectively communicates

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times.

Performance Standards:

• Annual performance evaluation
• Attainment of annual goals established between supervisor and incumbent

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B Visa status)?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• ERP systems: 1 year (Required)
• Shipping & receiving: 5 years (Required)
• Logistics: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Charles, IL 60174 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000