Shipping Manager

Kirksville Regional Economic Development Incorporated; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenveo is seeking an experienced Shipping Manager for our Chicago, IL facility. You will oversee outbound shipments, maintain inventory accuracy, and coordinate with production, customer service, and freight carriers in a fast-paced envelope-manufacturing environment.

You will lead a small team, drive daily shipping operations, and ensure safety, accuracy, and on-time delivery while collaborating across departments to optimize freight costs and production schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years shipping leadership in manufacturing; envelope/paper converting preferred.
• JD Edwards, One Max, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong leadership in fast-paced production environments.
• Strong organization and problem-solving; accurate reporting and customer communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipping operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain tight control of finished goods inventory, cycle counts, reconciliations, and audits.
• Coordinate movement of envelopes and raw materials between production, warehousing, and shipping.
• Manage dock doors, driver check-ins, carrier pickups, and Bills of Lading.
• Align shipping schedules with production output to minimize delays and freight costs.
• Supervise non-exempt employees; train, coach, and certify staff on equipment.
• Monitor shipping KPIs and report results to leadership.
• Ensure a clean, compliant shipping environment per OSHA and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business or Supply Chain)

Tools

JD Edwards

One Max

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cenveo is a leading North American manufacturer of envelopes with more than 100 years of industry experience and approximately 30 billion envelopes produced annually. We are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

We are hiring an experienced Shipping Manager for our Chicago, IL manufacturing facility.

Job Summary

The Shipping Manager oversees all outbound shipments, inventory accuracy, and coordination between production, customer service, and freight carriers in a fast-paced envelope-manufacturing environment. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage daily shipping operations while ensuring accuracy, safety, and on-time delivery. You'll lead a small team, work closely with multiple departments, and help keep our distribution process running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

These are functions a qualified incumbent or applicant must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Shipping Operations Oversight - Lead daily shipping activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and on‑time delivery
• Inventory Control Management - Maintain tight control of finished‑goods inventory, cycle counts, reconciliations, and physical audits
• Material Movement Coordination - Oversee movement of envelopes and raw materials between production, warehousing, and shipping
• Dock & Carrier Management - Manage dock doors, driver check‑ins, carrier pickups, and Bills of Lading
• Production Collaboration - Align shipping schedules with production output to minimize delays and optimize freight costs
• Team Leadership - Supervise non‑exempt employees; train, coach, and certify staff on power industrial equipment
• Performance Tracking - Monitor daily and monthly shipping KPIs / report results to leadership
• Safety & Compliance - Ensure a clean, organized, compliant shipping environment aligned with company and OSHA standards

Other (Non-Essential) Functions

The duties listed are typical for this role but may be reassigned to other employees as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA.

• Other duties and assignments as required.

Pay & Work Schedule

• Pay Range: Starting at $75K -- 85K, depending on experience
• Flexibility is required to support all shifts and as business needs require
• Monday -- Friday; Saturdays required during peak production or as business needs dictate
• For information purposes, production shifts are as follows:
• 1st: 6:00 AM -- 2:00 PM
• 2nd: 2:00 PM -- 10:00 PM
• 3rd: 10:00 PM -- 6:00 AM

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain ; equivalent experience accepted
• 5+ years shipping leadership in manufacturing; envelope/paper converting preferred
• JD Edwards, One Max, and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong leadership in fast-paced production environments
• Strong organization and problem‑solving
• Accurate reporting and customer communication
• Solid math skills (fractions, percentages, ratios, conversions)
• Cross‑functional coordination with Production, Customer Service, and carriers
• Inventory accuracy management
• OSHA and safety knowledge
• Independent judgment and issue resolution
• Power industrial vehicle trainer certification preferred

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals, and temperature variations.
• Required required to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, grasp, reach, carry, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• Occasional travel may be required.

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