Shipping Manager

Ferguson; Del Valle (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson in Del Valle, CA is hiring a Shipping Manager to oversee multi-shift shipping operations. You will lead a team of hourly associates and a second-shift supervisor, ensuring accurate outbound shipments, efficient space utilization, and safe practices.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with drivers and HQ, and drive process improvements. The role focuses on timely shipments, documentation accuracy, and ongoing development of team members, with opportunities to implement best practices

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily shipping operations.
• Supervise and coordinate outbound shipments to ensure accuracy and timeliness of both product and documentation.
• Ensure warehouse space is utilized effectively and maintained in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
• Mentor and develop team members on proper shipping procedures and best practices.
• Communicate with shipping clerks, headquarters, and drivers regarding shipment status and schedule changes.
• Research and resolve issues involving purchase orders, shipping documents, and freight discrepancies.
• Ensure all shipping documentation, freight claims, and correspondence are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Promote safe work practices and proactively address safety concerns.
• Establish and communicate performance expectations for associates.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct coaching, counseling, performance reviews, and employee development activities.

Job description

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Shipping Manager in our Del Valle location. If you are a proven leader in warehouse management, order fulfillment, inventory control, process management, and shift coordination, and you thrive in a fast-paced distribution environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.

This position oversees all shipping operations across multiple shifts and has direct leadership responsibility for a team of hourly associates and a second-shift supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily shipping operations.
• Supervise and coordinate outbound shipments to ensure accuracy and timeliness of both product and documentation.
• Ensure warehouse space is utilized effectively and maintained in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
• Mentor and develop team members on proper shipping procedures and best practices.
• Communicate with shipping clerks, headquarters, and drivers regarding shipment status and schedule changes.
• Research and resolve issues involving purchase orders, shipping documents, and freight discrepancies.
• Ensure all shipping documentation, freight claims, and correspondence are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Promote safe work practices and proactively address safety concerns.
• Establish and communicate performance expectations for associates.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct coaching, counseling, performance reviews, and employee development activities.