Shipping Manager

Elite Staffing Inc; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Elite Staffing, Inc. in Mesquite, TX is seeking a Shipping Manager to oversee and coordinate the shipping department’s activities, ensuring on-time delivery and efficiency.

You will lead a team of 8–12, optimize processes, monitor KPIs, manage inventories, and collaborate with production to meet daily schedules. A Bachelor's in logistics or related field is preferred; alternative experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years shipping experience in 3PL or production.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand MRP is helpful.
• Experience handling 500+ shipping orders per day preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, manage and evaluate the shipping activities and budget of the department.
• Conduct finished goods related inventory as required by the organization.
• Develop, train and continuously improve shipping operations policies and procedures.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the shipping operations.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining files and processing paperwork.
• Lead and attend daily meetings with other managers to coordinate activities to achieve daily production schedule and improve performance and productivity.
• Complete annual training program for maximum operational efficiency.

Skills

Shipping experience

Leadership

Organization

MRP literacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in logistics or related field

High School Diploma with relevant work experience

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Shipping Manager

Primary Purpose:

The Shipping Manager will manage and coordinate the activities of the shipping department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct, manage and evaluate the shipping activities and budget of the department.
• Conduct finished goods related inventory as required by the organization.
• Develop, train and continuously improve shipping operations policies and procedures.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the shipping operations.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining files and processing paperwork.
• Lead and attend daily meetings with other managers to coordinate activities to achieve daily production schedule and improve performance and productivity.
• Complete annual training program for maximum operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in shipping, 3PL or production environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand MRP is helpful.
• Understands monthly revenue targets / daily run rates.
• Communicates to team effectively to achieve monthly goals for the business.
• Experience with handling 500 shipping orders per day, preferred.
• Must be adept at handling pressure in various customer and carrier situations and working well under deadlines.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in logistics, supply chain management, business administration or in a similar discipline.
• High School Diploma with relevant work experience will also be considered.

Management Responsibilities:

• Manage of team of 8-12 individuals to route and load trucks for multiple direct to consumer and retail customers.
• Assist in the maintenance and reporting of the On-Time shipping metrics for all customers.
• Train and mentor the shipping teams and support onboarding of any new personnel.

$70,000.00-100,000.00 DOE

Plus a Generous Benefits Package that Includes: Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / 401(k) with Company Match (full-time eligible employees) / Paid Holidays / Paid Time Off

Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm or 8am-5pm , plus Saturdays when needed

Permanent Position

Mesquite, TX 75149

All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

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