Shipping Manager

Dura-Line; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)-retirement savings plan

paid company holidays

paid vacation time

paid sick time

parental leave

short- and long-term disability leave

employee assistance program

Job summary

Dura-Line, an Orbia Business, seeks an experienced Shipping Manager for the Gainesville, TX site to oversee logistics and supply chain processes supporting our products and accessories.

You will lead a team, manage inventory (on-hand and enroute), and drive lean improvements while ensuring on-time delivery and cost optimization. Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP Shipping Module preferred) and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in management/supervisory roles in shipping/warehousing/inventory control.
• 4+ years in supply chain/logistics within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience implementing a visual Kanban system for raw material inventory and coordinating with production schedules.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP Shipping Module preferred.
• Lean manufacturing mindset with ISO, 5S, TQM, Q12 experience; data-driven corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report operational KPIs; manage cycle counts and maintain on-hand and enroute inventory.
• Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing team focused on quality, safety, morale, productivity, and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement projects (e.g., reel return process) and prioritize safety.
• Meet key metrics: productivity, scrap, labor/material utilization, On-Time Delivery, and reduce customer complaints.
• Develop programs, execute best practices, monitor stock, coordinate with vendors, and work with account teams on order management to meet deliveries.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory mgmt

KPI reporting

Cycle counts

Lean manufacturing

Just-in-Time

Vendor management

Communication

Team mentoring

ERP SAP

Tools

ERP systems (SAP Shipping Module)

Job description

Dura-Line, an Orbia Business, Shipping Manager in Gainesville, Texas.

Join the Dura-Line team at our Gainesville site as an experienced Shipping Manager and play a vital role in the seamless supply chain and logistics operations of our industry-leading products and accessories.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare and report operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring comprehensive cycle counts and accurate inventory levels (on-hand and enroute) for uninterrupted operations.
• As a proven leader, mentor, and build a dedicated team committed to excellence, balancing quality, safety, morale, productivity, and cost to achieve positive results across all areas.
• Drive continuous improvement projects, such as optimizing the reel return process, and prioritize safety as our top priority within a collaborative team environment.
• Be accountable for meeting key metrics, including productivity, scrap percentage, labor and material utilization, On-Time Delivery, track OTS, material inventory levels, and reducing customer complaints.
• Develop key programs, execute best practices, monitor stock levels, distribute supplies, work with external vendors, and collaborate with the account representative team on order management to meet customer delivery expectations.

What You'll Bring Along:

• High organizational skills and excellent communication to ensure on-time deliveries while minimizing inventory costs and maximizing accuracy.
• Expertise in overseeing inventory supply levels (on-hand and enroute) for continuous operation in a lean manufacturing environment.
• 4 years of firsthand experience in supply chain/logistics within a manufacturing setting, overseeing inventory, expenses, shipping, purchasing, cycle counts, and managing multiple projects.
• Experience implementing a visual Kanban system for raw material inventory, managing finished goods master schedules, initiating just-in-time programs, and coordinating purchasing and supplier activity with production schedules.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and communication tools; knowledge of ERP systems, with SAP experience preferred (Shipping Module).
• Lean manufacturing mindset with training or implementation experience, six sigma, and a continuous improvement mindset. Execute lean manufacturing practices, including ISO, 5S, TQM, and Q12, utilizing data to drive corrective actions.
• A minimum of 4 years of management/supervisory experience, showcasing your ability to coach and lead a team, manage shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory control functions.

What We Offer You for All Your Hard Work:

The compensation for this position will typically range from $84,000 to $155,500/yearly. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes

• healthcare coverage
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan
• paid company holidays
• paid vacation time
• paid sick time
• parental leave
• short- and long-term disability leave
• employee assistance program

At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.