Mgr I, Logistics

Smurfit Westrock plc; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock plc in Illinois is seeking a Shipping Manager to oversee daily shipping operations for all outgoing products, manage shipping activities, verify records, and provide leadership to the shipping team. You will optimize trailer use, monitor courier rates, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain a safe, collaborative work environment while communicating with various management levels.

Salary ranges from $78,000 to $130,000 per year, with additional benefits including

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of production leadership experience.
• 3–4 years of logistics/industrial/shipping experience.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.
• Focus on increasing customer satisfaction by ensuring obligations are met in a timely manner.
• Ability to calculate estimated costs for shipping/delivery functions.
• Importance of safety in the workplace and reporting unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound loads and manage shipments.
• Maximize trailer utilization and optimize trailer pool usage.
• Ensure safety and foster a collaborative safety culture.
• Prepare daily and monthly management reports.
• Coordinate courier rates to minimize shipping costs within budget.
• Determine shipping priorities and methods to assure on-time delivery and customer service.
• Communicate with management and departments to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety mindset

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Opportunity summary:

As Shipping Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing daily activities for shipping functions of all outgoing products to customers, managing all aspects of shipping and transferring product and materials, verifying and recording information on incoming and outgoing shipments, and providing leadership to shipping personnel.

How you will impact SmurfitWestRock

• Schedule inbound and outbound loads/manage inbound and outbound shipments
• Maximize trailer utilization and efficiently use trailer pool to reduce costs
• Ensure subordinates work safely and contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results
• Prepare daily and monthly management reports to communicate critical shipping information
• Coordinate and monitor courier rates to select the lowest rate to minimize shipping cost and remain within budget
• Utilize knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates to determine shipping priorities and methods for delivery to assure on-time delivery and exceptional customer service
• Communicate with various levels of management and departments to ensure that goals are accomplished

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• 2 to 3 years of production leadership experience
• 3 to 4 years of logistics/industrial/shipping experience
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively
• Focus on increasing customer satisfaction by ensuring obligations are met in a timely manner
• Aptitude to calculate estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery functions
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other managers, staff, and vendors
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office- Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The salary range for this position is $78,000.00 - $130,000.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.