Shipping Manager - 3rd Shift

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Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries:
Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Shipping Manager - 3rd Shift in our Waterloo Distribution Center. If you are a proven leader in warehouse management, order fulfillment, inventory control, process management, work-shift coordination, and are organized with great communication skills, this is the position for you!

Responsible for the workload planning, production, and execution of a fast-paced operation with the leadership and development of hourly associates and salaried leaders.

This position oversees a team of hourly associates working a 3rd shift schedule beginning at 11 PM.

• Coordinate and ensure all safety and regulatory compliance in a proactive and positive manner

• Lead all aspects of shift operations to include selection, shipping, receiving, parcel processing, order picking, and trailer loading operations

• Establish weekly operations plans to ensure all customer volume is processed in a timely manner

• Run DCs quality functions: supervise internal/external quality controls; track service commitment levels and effectiveness, develop quality initiatives; implement standard methodologies.

• Balance workload planning to reach budget and production goals

• Lead all aspects of inventory control in our warehouse and overall quality program to meet daily levels of service and perfect order metrics

• Champion employee engagement through coaching and development programs, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment while enhancing individual skills and career growth.

• Champion safety and provide a first in safety culture

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 5+ years’ management experience in supply chain distribution

• WMS and LMS experience strongly preferred

• Proficient in OSHA and DOT regulations

• Project management experience desired (LEAN, KAIZEN, Agile)

• Previous experience implementing employee engagement, mentoring and development initiatives

• Prior experience in robotics, conveyance, and slotting equipment operation highly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced distribution center environment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and accuracy in all tasks.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize workload appropriately in order to balance multiple demands and meet timelines as required

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with senior leadership across multiple shifts to ensure alignment on strategic goals, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts,…