Shipping & Logistics Manager - Lead Efficiency

Smurfit Westrock; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, NY-based, seeks a Shipping Manager to oversee daily shipping operations, coordinating inbound and outbound movements and leading the shipping team. The role focuses on efficient trailer utilization, cost control, and on-time delivery while upholding safety standards and collaborating with multiple departments.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production leadership and logistics, with strong MS Office skills and a proven ability to manage priorities and drive customer

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production leadership experience.
• 3+ years of logistics/industrial/shipping - Required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.
• Focus on increasing customer satisfaction by ensuring obligations are met in timely manner.
• Aptitude to calculate estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery functions.
• Proficiency in safety in the workplace and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with managers, staff and vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound/outbound loads and manage shipments.
• Maximize trailer utilization and reduce costs.
• Ensure safety culture and safety compliance among team.
• Prepare daily/monthly management reports with critical shipping data.
• Coordinate courier rates to minimize shipping costs within budget.
• Apply knowledge of routes and rates to ensure on-time delivery and service.
• Communicate with management and departments to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Shipping

Cost estimation

Safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Smurfit Westrock, NY-based, seeks a Shipping Manager to oversee daily shipping operations, coordinating inbound and outbound movements and leading the shipping team. The role focuses on efficient trailer utilization, cost control, and on-time delivery while upholding safety standards and collaborating with multiple departments.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production leadership and logistics, with strong MS Office skills and a proven ability to manage priorities and drive customer