Shipping Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs all duties necessary to insure transportation of goods from the plant to the final destination

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the on-site transportation department (outbound and inbound) including its employees, assets, and service providers.
• Supervise transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, including routing and scheduling of shipments. Insuring that the plant has the needed transportation equipment and support from carriers.
• Liaison with manufacturing management to insure a smooth flow of material to and from the lines.
• Insure proper communication with all necessary internal and external carriers to insure appropriate receiving, scheduling, and dispatching of product.
• Process, audit, control and approve site transportation invoices/costs.
• Plan, organize, and manage direct reports and loading crews to insure work is performed in a manner consistent with organizational processes and procedures including enforcement of all safety rules.
• Provide prompt, accurate accounting and reporting, meet and exceed all company and departmental KPIs, insure that internal and external carriers are reporting and meeting their KPIs.
• Collaborate with other managers, staff members, sales personnel, employees, and outside carriers, to improve operations, meet objectives, provide superior customer service, and improve profitability.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and customer satisfaction opportunities while continuing to improve profitability.
• Investigate service failures, product damage, safety issues, and other concerns as needed. Find and inforce corrective actions to prevent further problems.
• Monitor the use of powered industrial equipment (External vehicles and well as internal vehicles) to insure safe operation and cost control – report issues to the appropriate personnel, take corrective actions as needed. Insure that equipment pools /assets do not exceed needs.
• Direct, Recruit, interview, select, train, motivate, coach, test and certify employees in proper equipment use and personal protective equipment, and mentor shipping employees.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members.
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A minimal of an Associate Degree in Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong communication skills; verbal, written, leadership, collaboration, customer, training, safety.
• Proficiency in MS Office Software.
• Proven skills in learning and utilizing new computer programs.
• Understanding of root cause analysis and ability to take corrective actions.
• Awareness and understanding of the importance of Customer Service and Leadership.
• Minimum of 6 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years in a supervisory capacity required.
• English skills required / Spanish Bilingual ability preferred.
• First Aid / CPR/ AED or First Responder training preferred.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours required.
• A Proven Self-Motivated Performance driven person who can work without constant supervision.

Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse/dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.

• Three comprehensive Medical plan options
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teladoc
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Yearly Wellness Clinic

MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries are an equal-opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.