Shipping Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Deer Park, NY, is seeking a Shipping Manager to oversee daily shipping operations for all outbound products, manage shipments, and lead the shipping team to meet customer expectations.

This role focuses on safety, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. You will schedule loads, optimize trailer utilization, monitor courier rates, and prepare daily and monthly management reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of production leadership experience.
• 3+ years of logistics/industrial/shipping experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound loads for all shipments.
• Maximize trailer utilization and efficient trailer pool usage.
• Promote a safe work environment and culture among shipping staff.
• Prepare daily and monthly management reports with critical shipping information.
• Coordinate and monitor courier rates to minimize costs and stay within budget.
• Communicate with management and departments to ensure goals are met and deliveries on time.

Skills

Production leadership

Logistics/shipping

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED; Associates/Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The salary range for this position is $78,000.00 - $130,000.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.