What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Manager position at Command Missouri?
Description
Command Missouri, a family-owned business, is one of the nation's leading book manufacturers. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility produces millions of books each week. In addition to very competitive wages and benefits, you will experience a team environment, state of the art equipment, completely air-conditioned and clean working environment.
We are seeking a Shipping and Receiving Manager for day shift.
Shipping And Receiving Manager
The Shipping and Receiving Manager oversees all aspects of a company's warehouse operations, including receiving incoming shipments, inspecting goods, storing inventory, preparing outgoing orders, and managing a team of warehouse workers, ensuring timely and accurate product delivery while maintaining proper inventory levels and adhering to safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities
A Shipping and Receiving Manager oversees a wide range of duties to facilitate the seamless operation of the warehouse. The core responsibilities include:
Shipping Operations
- Ensuring that shipments are processed promptly and stored correctly
- Maintaining records of all incoming and outgoing shipments
- Processing customer orders and preparing items for shipment
- Packaging goods according to company standards and shipping guidelines
- Negotiating shipping and freight rates with carriers
- Implementing cost-reduction initiatives in shipping and receiving processes
- Coordinating with carriers for pick-up and delivery schedules
- Generating shipping labels and documentation
Receiving Operations
- Verifying incoming and outgoing shipments against invoices, orders, or other records
- Inspecting incoming shipments for damage and accuracy against purchase orders
- Managing the receiving dock and unloading process
- Addressing any discrepancies with suppliers regarding deliveries
Inventory Management
- Ensuring products are stocked correctly and inventory levels are maintained
- Identifying and addressing stock discrepancies
- Optimizing warehouse space utilization
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization within the warehouse
Team Management
- Managing and scheduling the work activities of shipping and receiving crews
- Supervising and assigning tasks to warehouse staff, including shipping and receiving clerks
- Providing leadership, support and training new employees on warehouse procedures and safety protocols
- Performance management and employee development.
Requirements
To qualify for a position as a Shipping and Receiving Manager, candidates typically need:
- High school diploma; BS/BA in supply chain, logistics or relative field is preferred Proven experience in shipping and receiving or warehouse management.
- Understanding of compliance regulations and safety procedures in warehouse settings
- Solid knowledge of logistics procedures
- Computer savvy with excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving abilities
Benefits:
Command Missouri is proud to offer competitive pay and great benefits!
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary long-term and short-term disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Company paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition programs
- And more!
By joining the Command Missouri team, you will become part of one of the most exciting teams in the manufacturing industry. If you are looking for a great career that provides job satisfaction and professional advancement with a company that values YOU, join our team today!
As an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, Command Companies and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender (except where gender is a bonafide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.
