Objectives :

• Increase operational effectiveness of the shipping function as measured by Safety, Quality, Delivery, Costs, and Inventory (SQDCI)
• Enforce safety & general housekeeping; compliant forklift, pallet, and equipment operation
• Proper unloading, receipt, labeling and storage of incoming pallets
• Accurate pallet picking, inventory scanning, and load scheduling
• Effective staging of raw pallets and material flow through the warehouse
• Allocate resources to meet incoming and outgoing schedule needs
• Reduce operating costs by improving process flow, eliminating duplicate steps, and seeking employee input for better job performance
• Establish & continuously communicate clear standard operating procedures for all processes within the shipping & receiving function
• Continuously train and develop team members on how to successfully perform their job, hit performance goals, and work safely
• Provide team leaders clear instructions for incoming and outgoing loads / pallets that require special, rush or seasonal handling to minimize errors and ensure smooth flow of work
• Implement standard work in communications to 1) clarify accountabilities and expectations for team members and 2) establish consistent on-going use of leader check-ins with associates
• Operate with internal customer needs (voice of the customer) in mind; pallets unloaded to facilitate easy inventory and staging of product in warehouse and at store

Essential Functions :

• Use software to track, check, prioritize and route deliveries
• Develops daily checklists and capture performance data
• Maintains shipping standards while adhering to CCM Policy and Objectives
• Responsible for collecting shipping data and identifying variances compared to CCM standards
• Manage all important documents such as advanced shipping notice, load sheets, bills of lading etc.
• Direct the flow of merchandise from pulling to staging to shipment
• Inspect labels, barcodes and other features of completed orders (Pallet tickets, load sheets etc.)
• Supervise and lead subordinates (shipping and receiving clerks, order pickers, dock workers etc.)
• Collaborate with other warehouse departments and other managers to optimize processes
• Ensure quality of shipments before they are sent out
• Responsible for maintaining company Health and Safety including OSHA standards, and promotes Safety standards
• Coordinates training of new employees, current employees and labor management
• Executes SOPs and hold your team accountable, including progressive discipline when necessary
• Manages employee time and attendance, and updates hours appropriately
• Completes and revises daily end of shift reports
• Provides feedback to develop employees and future leaders
• Updates and communicates labor needs regularly
• Ensure compliance to legal regulations and company policies
• Report to warehouse management on activities and issues

Requirements

• Proven experience as a shipping manager
• Solid knowledge of logistics procedures
• Computer savvy with excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Communicate updates and needs to warehouse customer, and carriers
• Must be accurate with attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (until work is done), including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ensures Accountability
• Communicates Effectively
• Directs Work
• Lean / Continuous Improvement
• Load the right truck with the right pallet (RTRP) program adherence

Physical Requirements :

• Must have ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to squat, kneel and balance
• Must have ability to stand, or sit, for extended periods (entire shift) and to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.
• Ability to bend and twist frequently
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years shipping management preferred

Working Conditions :

• Routinely work near moving mechanical parts such as vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies or similar mechanical devices
• Willing to work in hot and cold conditions
• Moderate to loud noise levels

Salary Description

$50,000-55,000 per year