Shipping Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision starting day 1

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock seeks a Shipping Manager to oversee daily shipping activities for all outbound products, lead shipping personnel, and ensure accurate recording of shipment information. The role involves optimizing trailer use, managing costs, and delivering outstanding customer service.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in production leadership and logistics/shipping, with strong safety awareness and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 3+ years of production leadership experience.
• 3+ years of logistics/industrial/shipping experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound loads and shipments.
• Maximize trailer utilization and reduce costs.
• Ensure safety by promoting a collaborative safety culture.
• Prepare daily and monthly management reports.
• Coordinate courier rates to minimize shipping costs and stay within budget.
• Communicate with management and staff to ensure goals are met and customer service is exceptional.

Skills

Production leadership

Task prioritization

Communication (oral/written)

Safety awareness

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.