Hands-On Logistics Manager — Shipping & Inventory

Express Employment Professionals; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a proactive Shipping & Logistics Manager to oversee shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and transportation operations. You will coordinate with operations, purchasing, fleet, and field personnel to ensure on-time delivery and accurate handling of materials and equipment.

The ideal candidate manages people and schedules in a fast-paced environment, focusing on safety, accuracy, customer service, and cost control while driving continuous process

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, warehouse operations, transportation, materials management, or a related field.
• Previous supervisory or management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory, warehouse, or logistics software.
• Ability to effectively work with warehouse, field, project management, operations, and leadership teams.
• Experience coordinating transportation, deliveries, carriers, and material movement preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory and shipping accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all inbound and outbound shipping and receiving activities.
• Ensure materials, equipment, tools, and supplies are properly received, inspected, documented, stored, and distributed.
• Verify quantities, part numbers, purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation.
• Coordinate shipments with vendors, carriers, customers, and internal teams.
• Ensure outbound shipments are accurately picked, packaged, labeled, loaded, and documented.
• Coordinate daily delivery and transportation schedules for customers, warehouses, job sites, and field personnel.
• Coordinate company trucks, trailers, delivery vehicles, and outside transportation providers.
• Ensure materials and equipment arrive at their destinations on time and in the proper quantities.
• Coordinate urgent and time-sensitive deliveries when required.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for team members.
• Ensure employees follow company policies, safety procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct regular team meetings and communicate daily priorities.
• Address performance issues professionally and consistently.
• Develop employees through training, coaching, and cross-training.
• Coordinate with fleet and equipment personnel regarding vehicle and trailer availability.
• Ensure delivery vehicles and trailers are properly assigned and utilized.
• Monitor transportation-related maintenance, inspections, and documentation.
• Ensure vehicles and trailers are loaded safely and within applicable weight and safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve shipping, receiving, transportation, and inventory processes.
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and safety-focused shipping and receiving operation.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Logistics coordination

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a proactive Shipping & Logistics Manager to oversee shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and transportation operations. You will coordinate with operations, purchasing, fleet, and field personnel to ensure on-time delivery and accurate handling of materials and equipment.

The ideal candidate manages people and schedules in a fast-paced environment, focusing on safety, accuracy, customer service, and cost control while driving continuous process