Shipping Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Shipping Manager for a well-established food manufacturing operation in Milwaukee, WI. Lead inbound and outbound shipping and receiving, manage inventory and traceability, and ensure adherence to food safety and regulatory standards.

You will develop supervisors, optimize labor and costs, and partner with Production, Procurement, and Quality to meet business objectives in a high-volume facility.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years in shipping/receiving, warehousing, or inventory with leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing, food safety, HACCP; familiarity with FDA/USDA/OSHA/EPA regulations preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP/MRP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient execution.
• Manage inventory levels, FIFO rotation, and product traceability across on-site and off-site storage locations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, temperature control, and documentation requirements.
• Lead and develop supervisors and team members, fostering safety, accountability, and engagement.
• Monitor labor utilization, productivity, and operational costs while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, and Quality teams to coordinate material needs and resolve operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a well-established food manufacturing operation, is

seeking an experienced Shipping Manager to lead inbound and outbound operations within a high-volume production environment.

If you have been looking for a stable and growing company, this is the opportunity for you!

Compensation & Benefits:

• Very competitive base salary!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance!
• 401(k) with company contribution!
• Paid time off!
• Long-term career stability with a growing organization!
• Relocation assistance!
• Much more!

Requirements & Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Oversee daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient execution.
• Manage inventory levels, FIFO rotation, and product traceability across on-site and off-site storage locations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, temperature control, and documentation requirements.
• Lead and develop supervisors and team members while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement.
• Monitor labor utilization, productivity, and operational costs while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, and Quality teams to coordinate material needs, resolve operational issues, and meet business objectives.

Required Qualifications Include:

• 7 to 10 years of experience in shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, or inventory management, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing, food safety, and HACCP. Knowledge of FDA, USDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP, MRP, or similar inventory management systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is the job for you!