What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Manager position at Jettison?
Overview
The Shipping Manager leads, mentors, trains and coaches the Shipping Department to meet shipping deadlines in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.
Responsibilities
- Highly motivated with a positive attitude and ability to manage and lead a team, including PTO scheduling, annual performance reviews and disciplinary actions, as needed
- Have an advanced knowledge of computers (knowledge of PSI and/or Prestige is a plus)
- Meet company and departmental standards, including: Customer Requirements, Compliance, Safety, Quality, etc.
- Work with employees to keep shipping floor clean and organized
- Maintain a schedule for the department and communicate the expected time to start and complete tasks
- Hold daily departmental meeting with key staff
- Attend production meetings and be prepared to answer questions regarding jobs as well as communicate material needs in order to meet Shipping schedule
- Serve as a trainer in monthly meeting with employees regarding departmental and company-wide processes, procedural changes as they relate to specific job functions
- Construct, implement and train Shipping team members on Shipping processes, procedures and workflows to increase efficiencies and productivity
- Vet and hire qualified Shipping team members, structure and monitor training schedules
- Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed shipping changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers
- Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services
Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years in a similar managerial position with direct reports
- Minimum of 5-10 years in a shipping capacity (clerk, freight handler, driver, etc.), including use of Power
- Industrial Trucks (certification a plus), pallet jacks (manual and/or electric) and other material handling equipment
- Working knowledge of domestic and international shipping and their respective requirements
- Working knowledge of FedEx and UPS shipping systems and processing batch shipment labels
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Shipping & receiving: 5 years (Required)
- shipping management: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Monroe, OH 45050: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
