Shipping Manager

The Shipping Manager is responsible for overseeing all shipping operations within the facility. Essential Job Functions/Duties Directly supervise shipping staff. Verify weekly payroll time sheets for all employees in the department. Monitor all shipping and receiving records. Check all inventory levels against production. Monitor all pallet inventories to make sure we have a good supply of stock. Check on all forklifts and ordering of parts to ensure proper credit for part suppliers. Work closely with the maintenance department to keep our forklifts and pallet jacks are kept up to date and in safe working order. Monitor outgoing pictures of loaded trucks to ensure the customers receive the best-looking product we can possibly send out. Work closely with the sales and production teams to ensure we have all products needed to finish all loads. Keep track of all inventories, fresh and frozen items. Perform various special tasks assigned by the Plant Manager. Comply with all written corporate and plant policies. Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with plant GMP policies. Follow the written specifications for packing and labeling of products. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of shipping, warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment. 2+ years of supervisory or management experience. Experience in poultry, meat processing, food manufacturing, or refrigerated distribution preferred. Strong understanding of shipping, warehousing, transportation, and inventory management practices. Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and shipping software. Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. Physical/Mental Requirements Working in a wet/damp environment and a normal room temperature environment. Standing/sitting/walking 100% of the workday. Lifting various weights on an as needed basis.