Shipping Manager

WestRock Company; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Deer Park, NY seeks a Shipping Manager to oversee daily shipping activities for all outgoing products, manage shipments, and lead the shipping team to ensure on-time delivery and accurate records.

You will optimize costs, prepare management reports, coordinate courier rates, and promote safety and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of production leadership experience.
• 3+ years of logistics/shipping experience required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.
• Focus on increasing customer satisfaction by timely obligations.
• Safety awareness and use of appropriate safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound loads and manage shipments.
• Maximize trailer utilization and optimize trailer pool to reduce costs.
• Ensure subordinates work safely and foster a safety culture.
• Prepare daily and monthly management reports with critical shipping info.
• Coordinate courier rates to select the lowest cost within budget.
• Determine shipping priorities using routes, procedures, and rates for timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunity: The Shipping Manager 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 Smurfit Westrock

• 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, Associates or Bachelor's preferred.
• 3+ years of production leadership experience
• 3+ years of logistics/industrial/shipping experience - Required
• Demonstrated 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.
• 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 writtencommunication skills.

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one. Employee discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness program.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.