Overview:
Design Mode Cabinetry is a kitchen cabinet company located in Warsaw, NC. The business is privately held and is growing rapidly. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Shipping Manger to manage our shipping and distribution.
Position Purpose and Summary:
The Shipping Manager manages the shipping warehouse in a way that meets company standards for on-time shipping, accuracy and efficiency. The Shipping Manager implements systems that improve employee productivity and skill development. Additionally, the Shipping Manager champions Design Mode Cabinetry’s safety program, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and quality output.
Key Responsibilities:
Shipping Management
- Daily communication with carriers including weekly bookings of trailers and drivers.
- Ensures that all orders are picked and shipped on time and that trailers depart on time.
- Provides the sales department with shipping quotes for FTL and LTL freight orders.
- Ensures that cycle count schedules and procedures are followed.
- Monitors daily shipping tracking reports to ensure that items are scanned properly and addresses any variances with the employees immediately.
- Reports any IT related issues to the Plant Manager and assists in resolving the issues with the IT support team.
- Performs shipping discrepancy investigations and reports the findings to the customer
service/sales department.
- Manages and upholds all aspects of the company safety program as required; holds regular safety “toolbox” talks, managing all incidents reports and near misses. Ensures a zero-loss time safety environment.
- Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
- Provides the accounting department with monthly trailer shipment reports.
- Reviews carrier billing to ensure that correct rates are applied to all shipments and submits credit requests for shipments that are billed incorrectly.
People Management
- Employee schedule and vacation planning.
- Reviews and approves daily time & attendance for hourly shipping staff.
- Participates in Continuous Improvement activity and teamwork.
- Manages and measures departmental performance, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to the Plant Manager.
- Provides mentorship, leadership and training to department supervisors and employees.
- Promotes the company culture and strategic goals with all staff.
- Follows and enforces the company’s rules and procedures regarding behavior, quality, health, and safety.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Shipping & logistics: 5 years (Preferred)
Location:
Work Location: In person
