Shipping and Receiving Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain. 

• Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain. 

• Schedules pickup, delivery, and distribution of products and materials. 

• Forecasts peak delivery periods and issues appropriate work assignments. 

• Collaborates with department heads to coordinate production, sales, record controls, and purchasing. 

• Provides shipping instructions and routing information; confirms and coordinates delivery times and locations. 

• Establishes warehouse safety and security programs and training activities. 

• Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory.  

• Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company. 

• Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.  

• Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution. 

• Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials. 

• Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies. 

• Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.  

• Acts as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions. 

• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.  

• Optimize warehouse functions.  

• Performs other related duties as assigned 

• Support in hiring and training departmental supervisors.  

• Oversees the daily workflow of the distribution team including receiving, storing, and shipping staff. 

• Interviews and hires warehouse employees and supervisors. 

• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. 

• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Must be able to traverse the distribution and storage facility. 

• Must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds at a time. 

• Ability to wear required safety gear 

Manufacturing Working Environment:  

• May include working indoors and outdoors 

• May be exposed to excessive climates, including heat, cold or extreme weather conditions 

• Weather may include humidity, dampness, or chilling 

• Prominent level of noise, continuous 

• Uneven walking surfaces 

• Working around machinery with moving parts 

• Working around moving objects, forklifts, or vehicles 

• working around moving machinery/heavy equipment 

• Exposure to dust, silica, fumes, odors, and/or gases 

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.  

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

• Ability to manage and coordinate a variety of shipping methods. 

Required Experience : 

• Associate’s degree in business or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing in a leadership role or 4+ years of experience in shipping and receiving chain management before entering in Shipping and Receiving Manager role.
• A Certification through the Association for Supply Chain Management is a plus.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, including those outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).