Shipping Manager – Cement Division | Lead Packing & Logistics

Quikrete – Cement; Newberry (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

The Shipping Manager at Quikrete Materials leads the daily Packing & Shipping operations across shifts, partnering with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to improve safety, productivity, equipment reliability, and cost control.

This role directs training, performance, and staffing of Shipping personnel, ensures accurate packaging and on-time shipments, and champions continuous improvement initiatives across a fast-paced cement manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand operating, quality, and mechanical aspects of industrial equipment.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Experience managing budgets and controlling operating costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Packing & Shipping operations across all shifts.
• Troubleshoot operating, quality, and mechanical issues and identify improvements.
• Develop and communicate clear daily operating instructions and maintain accurate activity logs.
• Manage the department budget, including overtime, supplies, and service costs.
• Lead the training, development, and performance of Shipping personnel to optimize manpower utilization.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to identify equipment issues, prioritize repairs, and improve reliability.
• Develop and recommend process improvements, equipment upgrades, and investment plans to improve performance and reduce downtime.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and control costs.
• Promote compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain effective communication between shifts and departments to ensure continuity of operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other plant projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Coaching & training

Budgets

Cross-functional collaboration

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Shipping Manager at Quikrete Materials leads the daily Packing & Shipping operations across shifts, partnering with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to improve safety, productivity, equipment reliability, and cost control.

This role directs training, performance, and staffing of Shipping personnel, ensures accurate packaging and on-time shipments, and champions continuous improvement initiatives across a fast-paced cement manufacturing environment.