Shipping and Receiving Manager

Manpower, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (HSAs/FSAs)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Business travel insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. seeks a Shipping and Receiving Manager to lead the shipping and receiving department within a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and team engagement on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate will bring 7–10 years of experience in shipping and receiving management, strong communication, and a proven track record in lean, continuous-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in shipping/receiving management.
• Experience in food manufacturing and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the shipping and receiving department, focusing on safety, FSQA, productivity, cost, and team engagement.
• Plan daily labor utilization and efficiency through crewing and task assignment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, COA compliance, temperature verification, and FIFO for materials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Planning

Delegation

Integrity

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, food manufacturing is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Manager to join their team. As a Shipping and Receiving Manager, you will be part of the Shipping and Receiving department supporting the production teams on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to stay organized under pressure, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Manager

Pay Range: $100000 - $110000

What's the Job?

• Provide overall leadership for the shipping and receiving department, focusing on Personal Safety, FSQA, Productivity, Cost, and Engagement of team members.
• Plan and achieve daily labor utilization and efficiency through crewing and task assignment.
• Maintain daily and accurate inventory levels, including receipt documentation, COA compliance, temperature verification upon receipt and shipping, and FIFO execution for raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensure shipments are complete, error-free, and damage-free, while maintaining accurate scanner usage and product inventory location.
• Coordinate current and projected fresh and frozen raw material needs with procurement, manage off-site inventory accuracy and FIFO rotation, and conduct documentation audits for completeness and accuracy.

What's Needed?

• 7-10 years’ experience in shipping and receiving management, with strong knowledge of food manufacturing and food safety practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Leads with trust and integrity; effective listener and team player with the ability to build accountability and ownership.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with SAP and Microsoft Office; knowledge of FDA/USDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations is desired.

What's in it for me?

• Lead a critical department that directly supports safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean-minded initiatives that optimize yields and reduce waste.
• Build a positive, accountable culture through hiring, onboarding, and team member development.
• Work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where your organization and attention to detail make a measurable impact.
• Contribute to strong compliance practices, including BRC standards and regular safety inspections across manufacturing areas.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay