Shipping and Receiving Manager

Position Summary

Oversees a team of 4 shipping/receiving associates in a manufacturing environment. Ensures that materials are checked against vendor invoices, bills of lading, customer orders, and similar documentation. Oversees the record-keeping of damaged or defective items and discrepancies with regard to quantities or weights. Records time, date, quantity, source, and destination of materials that been shipped or received. Evaluates the efficiency of existing shipping/receiving processes, implementing procedural improvements when necessary. Monitors and tracks staff performance against organizational objectives. Reviews and maintains records of shipping/receiving processes.

Position Responsibilities

· Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determines the most economical and efficient shipping method; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery.

· Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain those quantities, destination, and routing is correct.

· Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify the accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.

· Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.

· Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items.

· Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.

· May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.

· May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate shrink-wrap machine; may operate a company vehicle to deliver shipments; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area; may lock warehouse and set alarms.

· Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

· Leads, guides, and trains employees performing related work.

· Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years experience in a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor or Lead position.
• Basic knowledge of ERP or similar systems
• Has supervised a team.
• High school diploma or GED required.