Shipping Manager

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Industrialelectricmanufacturing Shipping Manager leads daily outbound shipping operations including staging, packing, loading, and dispatch of finished electrical equipment. The role manages drivers, coordinates carriers, maintains shipping records, and ensures compliance with safety and customs requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily outbound shipping operation, including staging, packing, loading, and dispatch of finished electrical equipment so orders leave on the promised date.
Operate a forklift to stage, load, and unload finished equipment and materials, including trucks at the dock.
Direct the dedicated drivers who move product with pallet jacks. Assign work, set schedules, coach them, and keep them working safely.
Work with the Logistics Manager to book and manage carriers and freight brokers for flatbed, truckload, and less-than-truckload shipments, including pickup times and special handling needs.
Enter shipping information into the computer system and keep order and inventory status accurate and up to date.
Prepare and review shipping paperwork, including bills of lading, packing lists, and commercial invoices, and support customs paperwork for shipments that cross the border.
Keep shipping records organized and easy to find, including signed delivery proof, packing lists, and damage reports.
Partner with Production, Production Planning, and Quality to confirm when equipment will be ready to ship, and give early notice to customers and internal teams when dates change.
Make sure large and heavy equipment is crated, blocked, braced, and secured correctly to prevent damage in transit.
Enforce plant safety rules and safe use of forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
Track on-time shipments, freight cost, and damage claims, and report results to the Logistics Manager.
Resolve carrier problems, shipping errors, and freight damage claims quickly and keep customers informed.

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Supply ChainExperience shipping largeWorking knowledge of bills of ladingExperience in electrical equipmentWorkplace Conditions

Required

A hands-on shipping leader who is comfortable on the dock and at a desk. You keep a steady eye on safety, take pride in getting orders out on time and undamaged, and enjoy building a new operation from the ground up.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
5 or more years of experience in shipping, warehouse, or logistics work in a manufacturing setting, including at least 2 years leading a team
Experience shipping large, heavy, or oversized equipment by flatbed, truckload, and less-than-truckload carriers
Working knowledge of bills of lading, freight classes, DOT shipping rules, and import and export paperwork
Comfortable entering data and keeping records in an ERP system and Microsoft Excel (Infor SyteLine is a plus)
Forklift experience with a current certification (or the ability to get certified), and working knowledge of OSHA safety rules
Experience leading team members who work with pallet jacks and other material handling equipment
Strong communication skills with the ability to work well with carriers, customers, and teams across the plant
Experience in electrical equipment, switchgear, or similar heavy manufacturing is a plus
Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
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