Shipping Manager

Shipping Manager

COMPANY PROFILE:

With an extensive history in manufacturing and success, our client is located in the Sioux Falls, SD area and they are constantly aiming to please both customers and employees. They strive to offer their customers high quality products and service leaving them wanting to come back for more, due to ease of the process and order completion in a timely manner.

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS:

• $85,000 - $100,000
• Bonus Potential up to 10%
• Benefits:
  Health, Dental, Vision, HAS, AD&D, Long-Term Disability, FMLA, EAP, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k).

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

• Reports to the Director of Operations.
• Oversees a shipping team across multiple buildings, ensuring proper staffing, training, development, and a collaborative work environment aligned with company values.
• Coordinates shipping for product lines, aligning delivery schedules with production timelines, and managing the hardware department to ensure timely and efficient order fulfillment.
• Manages relationships with third-party logistics providers and carriers, negotiates rates, monitors performance, and ensures seamless integration with internal operations.
• Ensures all shipping activities meet regulatory requirements, including DOT compliance, and maintains accurate documentation.
• Works closely with customer service to optimize freight planning, address shipping issues, communicate delivery updates, and enhance overall customer satisfaction.
• Tracks logistics KPIs, monitors budget and cost savings, and uses data to improve staffing and shipping processes for better on-time performance and quality.
• Collaborates with the Maintenance Manager to ensure logistics vehicles and equipment are properly maintained through preventive schedules.