Shipping Operations Manager jobs in Wisconsin

Shipping Operations Manager manages shipping operations' daily activities, including order processing, inventory tracking, documentation, and transportation oversight. Utilizes enterprise resource planning (ERP) or other systems to record and track all shipping transactions, analyze performance metrics, and generate reports. Being a Shipping Operations Manager ensures shipping protocols and documentation meet required regulatory requirements for hazardous materials (DOT/HAZMAT) or special handling. Investigates and resolves shipping quality issues, damages, or lost freight claims. Additionally, Shipping Operations Manager develops and maintains relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and vendors. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Shipping Operations Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Shipping Operations Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Shipping Manager
  • Construction Forms Inc
  • Port Washington, WI FULL_TIME
  • Description

    The Shipping Manager plays a pivotal role in the development and continuous transformation of our production environment to best meet the demands of our customers. This role helps lead the charge in maintaining Construction Forms’ position as the industry leader for our diverse customer base. Within the shipping area, this role ensures the production of our industry-leading products at the highest quality while maintaining reasonable costs. The Shipping Manager sets the tone for workplace safety and the overall engagement of shipping employees for peak performance. This role works cross functionally and motivates the shipping team to perform at the highest level while maintaining safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.


    RESPONSIBLITIES

    • Responsible for day-to-day leadership and continuous improvement deployment within shipping, being an innovator of positive change that favorably impacts safety, quality, on-time delivery, profitability, inventory turns, lead-time, customer satisfaction, and team morale. 
    • Lead and supervise shipping, and work closely with quality, production control, purchasing, sales, engineering, suppliers, and customers to meet or exceed customer needs and to achieve company goals. Use of CRM (Salesforce) as a method to increase communication.
    • Work with the Supply Chain Manager to maintain optimal inventory levels of assigned shipping materials.
    • Assure that capacity levels (people, shifts, equipment, etc.) are maintained to match demand in the short term and long term.
    • Negotiate contracts to maximize Con Forms and customers logistics value (cost/defects/time).
    • Lead the Continuous Improvement effort for shipping and expediting, using tools such as Team Improvement Boards (TIB’s), C/I action teams, 5S, auditing and layered auditing, etc. Support packaging changes and methods. 
    • Analyze problems, account for variances, drive for root cause and implement improved methods and procedures; create, review and update improvement plans, at a minimum, monthly. This includes defect resolution (RMA/NCMR) and transaction resolution of negative on-hand in cooperation with Inventory Manager.
    • Ensure appropriate equipment is provided, adequately maintained, and safely operated.
    • Develop key employees, participate in company dialogues regarding employee performance to assure that deserving employees are recognized and that under-performing employees are given the direction required to improve their performance.
    • Train and cross train assigned team members and maintain the Training Matrix for assigned team members.
    • Arrange international shipments and coordinate receipts as necessary. 

    Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • High School Diploma or GED required. 
    • A minimum of one year lead or formal leadership experience in a manufacturing production environment.
    • Proven skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees across all functions of the organization.
    • Ability to effectively organize an area of responsibility, delegate appropriate authority and review the work performance of direct reports conductive to efficient performance and high morale.
    • Basic computer skills required to accurately gather and input data from various computer systems required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred.
    • Capability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Exposure to noise, sparks, smoke, fumes, and heat in a production environment.
    • Perform work standing on concrete for up to 12 hours per day. Also, frequent use of computer requiring the ability to type on a keyboard and use a mouse to gather and input job information from various software packages. Regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, and grab.
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, job orders, dispatch lists, maintenance instructions or procedure manuals.  
    • Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, peers, subordinates, customers, and vendors.
    • Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Perform precise measurements using a tape measure, caliper, square and/or weld gages.
    • Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
    • Willingness to train or work during hours outside of one shift as necessary.

    ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES 

    • Communication
    • Teamwork
    • Leadership
    • Managing Others
    • Priority Setting
    • Problem Solving
    • Reliability

    PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

    • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
    • Frequently required type on a keyboard and use a mouse to gather and input information on a computer.
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
    • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
    • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
    • Regular and reliable attendance.
    • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally. 
    • Willingness to train or work during hours outside of regularly scheduled shift as necessary.

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

    • Office environment with some interaction on the production floor.
    • Exposure to noise, sparks, smoke, fumes, and heat in a production environment.
    • Frequent use of computer requiring the ability to sit and type on a keyboard and use a mouse to gather and input information from various software packages.

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    WHY CON FORMS?


    Employee Programs

    · Wellness Incentive Platform

    · Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Glasses 

    · Costco Membership

    · Employee Apparel

    · Employee Events (“Hot Dog Days”, Summer Picnic, Appreciation Luncheons)


    Work Life Balance

    · Paid Time Off

    · Expanded Personal/Sick Time

    · 8 Paid Holidays


    Career Growth

    · Tuition Reimbursement

    · Youth & State Apprentice Programs 


    Benefits (Effective 1st Day of Month Following Hire Date)

    · Health, Dental & Voluntary Vision

    · FSA & DCSA Options

    · Company Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance 

    · In-house Care Coach 

    · Employee Assistance Program

    · Teladoc (Includes Mental Health & Dermatology)

    · 401K & Generous Company Match Program

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Physical Therapist Department Manager
  • Hightower Trail Operations LLC
  • Prairie, WI FULL_TIME
  • Overview Sun Prairie Healthcare Center is a 40-bed Senior Living Community located in Sun Prairie, WI. Sun Prairie Healthcare Center provides a serene setting and compassionate care to our senior livi...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Shipping and Receiving Manager
  • JustAgame Fieldhouse and Impressions
  • Wisconsin Dells, WI FULL_TIME
  • Justagame Impressions is looking for a full-time shipping and receiving manager. It is a highly engaging and detail-oriented position. We need a candidate looking for a job they can take pride in. Thi...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Manager, Shipping/Receiving
  • Palmer Hamilton
  • Elkhorn, WI FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an experienced Shipping and Receiving Manager to oversee and manage our logistic department's operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating outgoing/incoming ship...
  • 11 Days Ago

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MKE- Part-Time Ramp Agent
  • OPERATIONS - Operations
  • Milwaukee, WI PART_TIME
  • Key responsibilities Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. throughout your shift May require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Shipping
  • Basic American Medical Products
  • Fond du Lac, WI FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionGF Health Products, Inc.'s ("GF") Basic American Medical Products facility is in search of an experienced Shipping candidate who wants to work for a company that offers:4-day work w...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Operations Manager
  • Amentum
  • J B P H H, HI
  • **Operations Manager** The Operations Manager will oversee the Management, Repair and Operations of the Defense Logistic...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager
  • East West Bank
  • El Monte, CA
  • Introduction: Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Manager - Operations Management (Automotive Sales)
  • Passport Auto Group
  • Washington, DC
  • General Manager/Highly skilled GSM Passport Auto Group, located around Washington, DC. The DC metro is one of the hottes...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager
  • Transdevna
  • Chicago, IL
  • About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager
  • Nesco Resource, LLC
  • Columbus, OH
  • The Operations Manager actively manages the optimization and standardization of the two Columbus warehouses. They are re...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Manager Sales & Operations Manager
  • AAM Competition, LLC
  • Odenton, MD
  • Job Description Job Description At AAM Competition, LLC we are passionate about our vehicles and we are dedicated to pro...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager - Part time
  • PrideStaff
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • Job Description Job Description This opportunity is for a part-time or possibly full time Operations Management role. Th...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager
  • West Marine, Inc.
  • North Palm Beach, FL
  • Under limited supervision, assists in achieving the sales goal of the business unit through planning, coordinating and m...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Wisconsin is bordered by the Montreal River; Lake Superior and Michigan to the north; by Lake Michigan to the east; by Illinois to the south; and by Iowa to the southwest and Minnesota to the northwest. A border dispute with Michigan was settled by two cases, both Wisconsin v. Michigan, in 1934 and 1935. The state's boundaries include the Mississippi River and St. Croix River in the west, and the Menominee River in the northeast. With its location between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, Wisconsin is home to a wide variety of geographical features. The state is divided into five dist...
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Income Estimation for Shipping Operations Manager jobs
$93,103 to $124,224

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