Shipping Process Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is recruiting a Shipping Process Manager for a base in Yeovil. The role oversees shipping operations, performance, compliance and customer requirements, in a contract-to-perm setup.

You will manage a team, ensure regulatory compliance, monitor KPIs and provide daily customer reporting, while liaising with suppliers and stakeholders. This is a full-time, Yeovil-based position with potential permanent progression.

Qualifications

• Experience of working and leading a team in shipping or similar environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team-working skills.
• Computer literate with experience using SAP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure import and export activities comply with customs, trade compliance and export control regulations.
• Monitor team productivity, KPIs and service levels; take corrective action where required.
• Identify bottlenecks, risks and opportunities to improve operational flow and reduce lead times.
• Manage critical or late shipments and shipping-related escalations.
• Provide daily reporting to the customer.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for shipping errors and delays.
• Support internal and external audits and compliance investigations.
• Act as the primary escalation point for shipping issues affecting the customer.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are recruiting for a Shipping & Operations Manager for a large contract, based in Yeovil. You will oversee shipping operations, team performance, compliance, KPIs and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure import and export activities comply with customs, trade compliance and export control regulations.
• Monitor team productivity, KPIs and service levels, taking corrective action where required.
• Identify process bottlenecks, risks and opportunities to improve operational flow and reduce lead times.
• Manage critical or late shipments and shipping-related escalations.
• Provide daily reporting to the customer.
• Maintain current and compliant Work Instructions and process documentation.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for shipping errors, delays and compliance issues.
• Support internal and external audits and compliance investigations.

Team & Customer Management

• Conduct performance reviews, coaching and development planning.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and succession planning.
• Manage attendance, disciplinary, grievance and performance processes in line with company policy.
• Act as the primary escalation point for shipping issues affecting the customer.
• Build effective relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Attend customer reviews and audits and support projects including Project Hermes.
• Ensure contractual and customer requirements are reflected in operational processes.

About You

• Experience of working and managing a team in a shipping or similar environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team-working skills.
• Computer literate with experience using SAP.

If you have experience in shipping, logistics, import/export, customs compliance, SAP and team supervision, apply today for this temporary to permanent opportunity in Yeovil.

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Shipping Process Manager

Company: Meridian Business Support Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Hours: Full-time Location: Yeovil, BA20 2YB Job type: Contract Posting date: 18 Aug 2026 Closing date: 16 Sept 2026

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