Shipping Manager

 Key Responsibilities: 
Shipping Management 
• Daily communication with carriers including weekly bookings of trailers and drivers. 
• Ensures that all orders are picked and shipped on time and that trailers depart on time. 
• Provides the sales department with shipping quotes for FTL and LTL freight orders. 
• Ensures that cycle count schedules and procedures are followed. 
• Monitors daily shipping tracking reports to ensure that items are scanned properly and addresses any variances with the employees immediately. 
• Reports any IT related issues to the Plant Manager and assists in resolving the issues with the IT support team. 
• Performs shipping discrepancy investigations and reports the findings to the customer service/sales department. 
• Manages and upholds all aspects of the company safety program as required; holds regular safety “toolbox” talks, managing all incidents reports and near misses. Ensures a zero-loss time safety environment. • Maintains a clean and organized work environment. 
• Provides the accounting department with monthly trailer shipment reports. 
• Reviews carrier billing to ensure that correct rates are applied to all shipments and submits credit requests for shipments that are billed incorrectly. People Management 
• Employee schedule and vacation planning. 
• Reviews and approves daily time & attendance for hourly shipping staff. 
• Participates in Continuous Improvement activity and teamwork. 
• Manages and measures departmental performance, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to the Plant Manager. 
• Provides mentorship, leadership and training to department supervisors and employees. 
• Promotes the company culture and strategic goals with all staff. 
• Follows and enforces the company’s rules and procedures regarding behavior, quality, health, and safety.