This role is responsible for overseeing the shipping operations within the organization. This role plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient and timely shipment of products, managing logistics and transportation, and maintaining compliance with shipping regulations.
Essential Functions:
Ensure shipping and receiving priorities are identified and communicated.
Organize all pre-shipment and post-shipment documentation to comply with all appropriate agencies, custom office, and shippers, clearing forwarding, and obtain all necessary import or export permissions.
Provide reports regularly on on-time delivery and production throughput relative to staffing inefficiencies.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding shipping priorities and potential issues.
Continually improve safety records by addressing physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
Provide recommendations for staffing resources
Drive continuous improvement in the shipping and logistics department, focusing on improving system quality while driving down costs.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of education
2+ years of experience in shipping or logistics
Strong knowledge of shipping processes, transportation modes, and shipping regulations
Familiarity with shipping software systems and technologies, such as warehouse management systems and transportation management systems
