What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Manager position at Atkore?
Shipping Manager
Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Shipping Manager. You will be responsible for leading the shipping team. Your team will ensure the delivery of finished product is one time and accurate.
What you’ll do:
- Identify safety and work procedures; prepare work schedules and expedite workflow.
- Examine work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures.
- Review pipe orders to determine truckload space/percentage and if a fill is needed.
- Coordinate product needs with Production Manager/Plant Manager as while as CSR.
- Prepare daily shipping schedule and freight rates for the carriers and follow up to ensure the loads are covered.
- Invoice all shipments and create shipping document such as BOL and Packing Lists.
What you’ll bring:
- Associate degree and minimum of 3 year of related experience and/or training in the field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Safety, time management, planning and detailed organizational skills.
- Effective decision making and problem-solving abilities.
- Shipping/material handling experience with knowledge of shipping and receiving principles, practices and procedures including experience working with shipping and receiving database/software.
Within 3 months, you’ll:
- Complete your Atkore immersion program.
- Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
- Gain an understanding of your team.
- Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.
Within 6-months, you’ll:
- Update training materials and procedures.
- Partner with Safety and HR to investigate and provide corrective measures for on-the-job accidents, injuries, production issues, and HR issues.
- Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
Within 12-months, you’ll:
- Be managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore’s strategy.
- Create and update reports, training materials and documentation.
- Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports.
- Be able to resolve any issues quickly and safely
Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
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