Shipping Manager

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC in Del Valle, TX seeks a Shipping Manager to oversee all shipping operations across multiple shifts and directly lead a team of hourly associates and a second-shift supervisor.

You will supervise outbound shipments, ensure documentation accuracy, promote safety, mentor staff, and coordinate with drivers and headquarters while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced distribution center.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of management experience in a supply chain, warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Proven experience leading teams in a high-volume shipping or distribution operation.
• WMS and LMS experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations and warehouse safety practices.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop associates.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and warehouse management technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily shipping operations across multiple shifts.
• Supervise and coordinate outbound shipments to ensure accuracy and timeliness of 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.
• Partner in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new associates.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for a team of hourly associates and a second-shift supervisor.
• Participate in regular communication and meetings of branch leadership to coordinate activities across shifts and support overall operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

WMS

LMS

Job description

## Shipping ManagerApply: Del Valle, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-140562**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.* Partner in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new associates.* Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for a team of hourly associates and a second-shift supervisor.* Participate in regular communication and meetings of branch leadership to coordinate activities across shifts and support overall operational goals.## Qualifications* 3-5+ years of management experience in a supply chain, warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.* Proven experience leading teams in a high-volume shipping or distribution operation.* WMS and LMS experience strongly preferred.* Understanding of OSHA regulations and warehouse safety practices.* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop associates.* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.* Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and warehouse management technology.At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!-**Pay Range:**-$4,331.70 - $9,529.30-***Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles* OR *Hourly for all other roles.***-This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.-Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.-*The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.**Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.*