Shipping Manager

We, at Elite Comfort Solutions LLC, are searching for a Shipping Manager within our Shipping team to help support our bedding  team.  Did you know we are a global leader in foam technology?  That’s right!  In fact, we have been pioneers in this industry for over 20 years.  Since then, we have partnered with Leggett & Platt and been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Shipping Manager you will have the opportunity to oversee and direct the activities of the shipping department.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by assuring safety, efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness with the best use of resources and promoting a high level of performance to meet customer and plant requirements and schedules.  The team you will be working with is collaborative and close knit, and values challenging work and diversity of thought. 

So, what will you be doing as a Shipping Manager?

• Ensure all company policies are understood and followed by all employees in the shipping/warehouse area
• Responsible for the scheduling of inbound/outbound shipments
• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, orders and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules
• Ensures all transactions are recorded timely
• Maintain inventory management along with assisting in weekly and monthly physical inventory
• Ensures safe use of machinery and tools, implementing inspections and audit requirements
• Ensure that all department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are adhered to at all times
• Supervises the activities of the personnel in all day-to-day operations to achieve efficient labor utilization or production requirements and priorities
• Effectively practices Performance Based management by coaching and developing employees
• Oversees adherence to programs involving materials, packaging and vehicle loading
• Sets and rearranges schedules and priorities
• Ensures that packing equipment is maintained for optimum performance and that pallet trucks and forklift trucks are charged and operational
• Maintains the accuracy of all department and shift records including packaging supplies, shift reports and employee time worked
• Ensures correct marking/identification of packaging, samples and quality control materials
• Above all, ensuring the safety of all employees by ensuring all personnel in the department are adhering to company policy, performing tasks safely, and housekeeping is adequately maintained

Salary: $73,500-$98,000

Bonus: 12%

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Knowledge of warehousing, packing and shipping practices as well as inventory management
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing shipping/warehouse environment; Logistics, shipping/receiving experience is required

• Must have experience working in a fast-paced environment

Things we consider a plus:

• BS in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance/Accounting, Business, or a related field

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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