Warehouse and Shipping Manager - Indianapolis, IN
The Opportunity:
Ensure the timely production and shipment of quality products. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, all S.O.Ps, work instructions, and GMPs. Proactively manage departmental metrics that impact cost. Foster a team atmosphere, provide vision, and demonstrate support of the company’s core processes. Provide day-to-day leadership of shipping departments including handing out work assignments, daily planning, managing performance of direct reports, operational decisions, problem-solving, and conflict management.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
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Ensures department meets production and quality goals on a daily basis.
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Identifies, documents and shares departmental metrics for productivity, safety, quality, waste and any other metrics required by the company.
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Plans and schedules staffing to meet workload requirements and productivity standards.
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Manages employee performance by setting goals and consistently holding employees accountable for meeting performance standards.
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Conducts on-time performance reviews of direct reports.
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Trains or ensures training is conducted in Safety, GMPs, Quality systems rules and procedures.
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Ensures compliance to all company policies and procedures.
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Makes sound operational decisions.
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Understands the functions and capabilities of various departments and uses those resources effectively.
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Analyzes root causes and solves problems effectively and in a timely manner.
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Uses data to improve productivity.
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Leads, motivates, and inspires individual workers and teams.
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Manages conflict effectively.
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Manages effectively through change and transition.
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Owns issues and problems, seeing them through to resolution.
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Identifies with and supports company leadership and supports company decisions.
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Ensures that employees are cross-trained and given opportunities to continually learn new things.
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Provides needed resources and support (technical, training, motivational).
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Builds collaborative relationships within the organization.
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Identifies and resolves potential safety problems; responds to safety audits.
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Write S.O.Ps as needed; submits revision requests and creates temporary work instructions.
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Ensures all documentation/time sheets are legible and accurate.
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Addresses both internal and external corrective actions.
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Participates in company LEAN manufacturing training and audits, implementing identified efficiencies in department work flow.
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Leads effective department meetings.
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Manages department production and quality and targets appropriate goals.
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Plays a key role in meeting company-wide profitability and customer satisfaction goals.
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Guarantees satisfaction and value for our customers.
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Performs job duties in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company safety rules.
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Performs other job duties as assigned.
What you need to succeed:
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High school diploma or G.E.D. required
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Two to three years of related experience.
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Effective communication with others at all levels of the organization.
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Must be able to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondences, and memos.
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Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
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Must be able to perform intermediate arithmetic.
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Experience in Excel, spreadsheets and be able to access information on the internet through the ISG website.
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Knowledge of proper loading techniques.
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Must have the ability to operate a label machine.
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Ability to operate the FedEx and UPS meter machines.
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Skilled in office procedures and methods including, but not limited to, telephone communication, office systems, and record keeping.
- Must demonstrate basic personal computer skills.
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Ability to maintain good attendance.
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Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
What we offer:
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Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
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Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
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Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
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A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to how we operate
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Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting on your first day
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Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and flexible spending account (FSA) options
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401(k) retirement plan with company match and automatic contributions to support your long-term financial goals
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Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage for financial protection
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Mental health support and wellness programs designed to promote overall well-being
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Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
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Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning and development opportunities
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Additional voluntary benefits such as legal services, identity protection, pet insurance, and more
