What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Manager position at Smurfit Westrock?
Shipping Manager- Mesquite
The Opportunity
The Shipping Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily activities for shipping functions of all outgoing products to customers, managing all aspects of shipping and transferring product and materials, verifying and recording information on incoming and outgoing shipments, and providing leadership to shipping personnel.
How you will impact WestRock
- Schedule inbound and outbound loads/manage inbound and outbound shipments
- Maximize trailer utilization and efficiently use trailer pool to reduce costs
- Ensure subordinates work safely and contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results
- Prepare daily and monthly management reports to communicate critical shipping information
- Coordinate and monitor courier rates to select the lowest rate to minimize shipping cost and remain within budget
- Utilize knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates to determine shipping priorities and methods for delivery to assure on-time delivery and exceptional customer service
- Communicate with various levels of management and departments to ensure that goals are accomplished
What you need to succeed
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent - Required
- 2 to 3 years of production leadership experience.
- 3 to 4 years of logistics/industrial/shipping experience.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.
- Focus on increasing customer satisfaction by ensuring obligations are met in timely manner.
- Aptitude to calculate estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery functions.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other managers, staff, and vendors.
- Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office- Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
What we offer
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.