Shipping Operations Manager

Westrock Company, Inc.; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Medical, Dental, Vision starting day 1

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Shipping Manager to oversee daily outbound shipping operations and lead a team to deliver products on time. You will schedule loads, optimize trailer use, and drive cost efficiency while upholding safety standards.

Strong communication with multiple departments is essential for meeting goals. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in production leadership and logistics/shipping, plus proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associates or Bachelor's preferred.
• 3+ years of production leadership experience.
• 3+ years of logistics/shipping experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipping operations for outbound products.
• Schedule inbound/outbound loads and manage shipments.
• Maximize trailer utilization to reduce costs.
• Promote safety and a collaborative safety culture.
• Prepare daily and monthly management reports.
• Coordinate courier rates to minimize costs.
• Prioritize shipping priorities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate with management and departments to meet goals.

Skills

Production leadership

Logistics/shipping experience

Task prioritization

Customer service focus

Safety awareness

Cost estimation

Education

High school diploma or GED; Associates or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Shipping Manager to oversee daily outbound shipping operations and lead a team to deliver products on time. You will schedule loads, optimize trailer use, and drive cost efficiency while upholding safety standards.

Strong communication with multiple departments is essential for meeting goals. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in production leadership and logistics/shipping, plus proficiency in MS Office.