Shipping Operations Lead — On-Time Delivery & Cost Control

Smurfit Westrock plc

New Lenox (IL)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock plc in Illinois is seeking a Shipping Manager to oversee daily shipping operations for all outgoing products, manage shipping activities, verify records, and provide leadership to the shipping team. You will optimize trailer use, monitor courier rates, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain a safe, collaborative work environment while communicating with various management levels.

Salary ranges from $78,000 to $130,000 per year, with additional benefits including

Qualifications

2–3 years of production leadership experience.
3–4 years of logistics/industrial/shipping experience.
Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.
Focus on increasing customer satisfaction by ensuring obligations are met in a timely manner.
Ability to calculate estimated costs for shipping/delivery functions.
Importance of safety in the workplace and reporting unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

Schedule inbound and outbound loads and manage shipments.
Maximize trailer utilization and optimize trailer pool usage.
Ensure safety and foster a collaborative safety culture.
Prepare daily and monthly management reports.
Coordinate courier rates to minimize shipping costs within budget.
Determine shipping priorities and methods to assure on-time delivery and customer service.
Communicate with management and departments to meet goals.