Shipping Manager

cosmocabinets; Eatonton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosmo Cabinets in Eatonton, Georgia, is seeking a Shipping Manager to oversee outbound shipping operations for cabinets and components. You will ensure accurate staging, packaging, loading, and on-time delivery while leading the shipping team and coordinating with production and sales.

The role requires 3–5 years’ shipping/logistics supervision in manufacturing, forklift certification, and strong proficiency with ERP/WMS systems and Excel. CDL or delivery fleet experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of shipping, warehouse, or logistics supervision experience in manufacturing.
• Experience shipping large, finished, or fragile goods (cabinetry, furniture, millwork).
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage priorities under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily shipping schedules based on production completion dates and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with production, scheduling, and customer service to confirm order completeness.
• Stage shipments by order, room, and installation sequence for dealers/installers.
• Manage will-call pickups, company trucks, LTL/FTL carriers, and third-party freight.
• Inspect packaging; verify counts, finishes, and hardware against lists; prevent damage.
• Lead shipping leads, loaders, and drivers; set targets and provide coaching.
• Ensure DOT compliance and forklift safety; maintain accurate shipping records.

Skills

Shipping supervision

Team leadership

ERP/WMS proficiency

Excel

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cosmo Cabinets is a growing manufacturer of premium frameless kitchen and bath cabinets with production facilities in Eatonton, Georgia. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking talented individuals to join our team.

We are a young, innovative company with unlimited opportunities for skill development and career advancement. Our unique product line and tight-knit team create an excellent work environment where your contributions truly matter.

OUR CORE VALUES - C.A.R.E.S.

• Communicate - We speak clearly and consistently
• Accountable – We are accountable for results
• Reliable – We keep it simple and smart
• Excellence – We achieve excellence together
• Safety – Safety is our priority

Position Summary

The Shipping Manager oversees all outbound shipping operations for customers and production cabinet manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring finished cabinetry, doors, panels, and hardware are staged, packaged, loaded, and delivered accurately, on time, and damage-free. The Shipping Manager leads the shipping team, coordinates with production and sales, manages carriers and delivery routes, and drives continuous improvement in throughput, cost, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Scheduling

• Plan and manage daily shipping schedules based on production completion dates, customer install dates, and delivery commitments
• Coordinate with production, scheduling, and customer service to confirm order completeness before release
• Stage jobs by order, room, and installation sequence so dealers and installers receive complete, organized shipments
• Manage will-call pickups, company delivery trucks, LTL/FTL carriers, and third-party freight

Packaging & Quality

• Ensure cabinets are wrapped, corner-protected, palletized, and secured to prevent scratches, chips, and transit damage
• Perform final inspection and verify piece counts, finishes, and hardware against pick lists and packing slips
• Track and investigate damage claims, shortages, and misships; implement corrective actions

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and schedule shipping leads, loaders, forklift operators, and drivers
• Set productivity and accuracy targets; conduct performance reviews and coaching
• Enforce safety procedures, including forklift certification, lifting practices, and dock safety

Logistics & Carrier Management

• Select and negotiate with freight carriers; audit freight invoices and manage shipping costs
• Optimize delivery routes and truckloads to reduce cost per shipment
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations for company fleet, including driver logs and vehicle inspections

Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate shipping records in the ERP/WMS (e.g., Cabinet Vision, 2020, Microvellum, or company ERP)
• Report on-time delivery, damage rate, shipping cost, and labor productivity metrics weekly
• Manage inventory of packaging materials, pallets, and shipping supplies

Qualifications

Required

• 3–5 years of shipping, warehouse, or logistics supervision experience in manufacturing
• Experience shipping large, finished, or fragile goods (cabinetry, furniture, millwork, or similar)
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage competing priorities under deadlines

Preferred

• Experience in cabinet, furniture, or wood products manufacturing
• Knowledge of LTL/FTL freight, DOT compliance, and carrier negotiation
• Lean/5S or continuous improvement experience
• Valid CDL or experience managing a delivery fleet

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs with assistance
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing in and out of trailers
• Work in a manufacturing/warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures
• Occasional early mornings, extended hours, or weekends to meet delivery deadlines