Shipping Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Shipping/Warehouse Manager is responsible for the warehousing, inventory, and distribution functions to provide service levels that meets or exceeds customer expectations at the lowest possible costs.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties as assigned)

• Ensure a safe work environment through strict adherence to Atlas' safety policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement in the areas of safety and housekeeping. Know and communicate safety message with focus on developing zero injury culture.
• Recruit, interview, and select staff that have the right technical abilities and skills. Support and sustain a culture where talent is developed through effective performance management, talent evaluation, and effective utilization of resources. Ensure workforce is trained in respective job duties.

. Direct department supervisor and lead in creating, maintaining, and enforcing Shipping and Receiving policies and procedures.

. Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics, and customer.

. Negotiate with suppliers and customers to improve supply chain efficiency and sustainability.

. Plan appropriate warehouse layout design to maximize storage while maintaining a safe working environment.

• Coordinate with Sales to assure on time delivery, to avoid late fines.
• Oversee completion of all bills of ladings and other shipping documents through PeopleSoft.
• Supervise all shipping personnel, to maintain the most effective methods of shipment of finished goods and the receipt and storage of raw materials.
• Schedule the maintenance of lease forklift fleet.
• Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service/carrier logs, and/or training records for the department.
• Assist in monthly physical inventory of finished products and reconcile warehouse inventory variances.
• Work closely with the Account Executives and other managers, to assure the highest degree of Customer Satisfaction, Quality and Efficiencies.
• Compile information and prepare various reports and records.
• Manage the pick and pull process to stage loads, send ASN, sticker shipments to comply with customer requirements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in related field from a 4-year college perferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment, preferably in logistics.
• Previous supervisory experience is desired.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is desired.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, includes, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Fluent in English, includes, ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to bring about consensus in areas of conflict.

• Knowledge of materials and inventory control practices, production scheduling, and engineering in a manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing/Warehouse environment: extreme cold and heat; wet and/or humid conditions; and, exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to occasionally push, pull, grip, reach, feel, squat, bend, and reach.
• Must be able to continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs)
• Must be able to work at heights.