Shipping Manager

ClarkDietrich; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shipping Manager to supervise and coordinate shipping activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing the shipping and receiving functions, ensuring proper packaging, and managing a team of employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation management, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. With a focus on community involvement and work-life balance, this company offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. Join a team that values collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with company match

Annual Incentive

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Service Day

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 3+ years in transportation management required.
• Strong knowledge of shipping, receiving, and forklift operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises shipping and receiving functions and stock pulling.
• Ensures correct shipment of orders and manages warehousing functions.

Skills

Problem Solver

Team Oriented

Mechanically Inclined

Strong written and oral communications

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related area

3+ years in transportation management

1-2 years supervisory experience

Tools

Forklift operations

Tape measure

Micrometer

Caliper

Job description

Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team-oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL, by applying to become a Shipping Manager at our Baltimore, MD location.

SUMMARY

Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers concerned with picking product and preparing it for shipping to the customer and bringing material into facility. Dispatches shipments to trucking companies. Reports to Plant Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises shipping and receiving functions and stock pulling functions


• Ensures correct shipment of orders to customers


• Ensures proper packaging of finished goods


• Manages warehousing functions of finished product


• Dispatches outbound shipments


• Coordinates inbound pickups and unloading


• Approves employee work hours and payroll


• Approves freight invoices


• Manages operation (including maintenance) of forklift fleet


• Works with sales to manage truck routes and freight costs


• Assigns duties and examines work


• Ensures safety of all employees


• Provides training to new and existing employees


• Approves hours of work and payroll


• Maintains good housekeeping of areas assigned


• Enforces all rules and regulations


• Any other duties required by Plant Manager

SAFETY

• Works safely and follows all safety rules and operational procedures.


• Wears and maintains all required PPE.


• Keeps assigned work area clean at all times.


• Understands all safety devices and their operation. Notifies management if safety devices are malfunctioning or missing prior to operation.


• Safely operates all lifting devices per manufacturing specifications.


• Enforces all safety rules and regulations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises shipping employees and spends the majority of his/her time on the production floor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanically Inclined.


• Problem Solver.


• Team Oriented.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business or related area preferred


• 3+ years in transportation management of steel related products


• 1-2 years supervisory experience


• Flat bed loading knowledge


• Strong written and oral communications


• Ability to lead others


• Strong knowledge of shipping, receiving, forklift operations and breakdowns


• The military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILL

• Basic mathematical skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and converting fractions into decimals.


• Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer and caliper accurately.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting-Up to 25 lbs.


• Standing-4 or more hours per day


• Walking-Off and on, 4hours per day


• Body Positions- Squatting, bending, flexing and extending both arms


• Sitting- Occasionally


• Pushing Effort- Occassionally


• Pulling- Occassionally


• Climbing-Occasionally


• Climb up and down stairs-Occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing facility -- exposed to heat and cold


• Personal Protective Equipment required at all times


• Controlled Noise exposure


• Activity level is high -- continuous movement.

CLARKDIETRICH BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)


• 401(k) with company match


• Annual Incentive


• Paid Time Off


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Community Service Day