Shipping Operations Lead — Logistics & Budget Steward

JBS Foods; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Plainwell, MI is seeking a Warehouse/Shipping Manager to lead shift teams, coordinate shipping, inventory control, and reporting to the DC Superintendent. The role requires directing operations, budgeting, and maintaining safety and collaboration with USDA/FSIS expectations.

Responsibilities include optimizing schedules, training supervisors, enforcing quality standards, and driving continuous improvements in processing flow and costs.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of warehouse and shipping operations.
• Familiarity with logistics and inventory control.
• Strong communication and planning abilities.
• Experience with warehouse management systems, preferably Red Prairie.

Responsibilities

• Directs shipping operations to meet processing and quality standards.
• Establishes shift schedules and material requisition planning.
• Coordinates with plant functions to improve output and quality.
• Trains and motivates area supervisors for productivity.
• Develops and manages the yearly budget.
• Ensures safe working environment and USDA/FSIS relations.
• Supervises and disciplines staff as needed.

Skills

Management experience

Warehouse operations

Shipping operations

Logistics knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in operations management or supply chain

High School/GED

Tools

Red Prairie

Job description

JBS Foods in Plainwell, MI is seeking a Warehouse/Shipping Manager to lead shift teams, coordinate shipping, inventory control, and reporting to the DC Superintendent. The role requires directing operations, budgeting, and maintaining safety and collaboration with USDA/FSIS expectations.

Responsibilities include optimizing schedules, training supervisors, enforcing quality standards, and driving continuous improvements in processing flow and costs.