Manager, Shipping and Warehouse Operations

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Shipping and Receiving Manager to oversee and coordinate daily shipping, receiving and warehousing activities. This role supervises and coordinates activities of the employees engaged in shipping and receiving of products and materials and in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment, while meeting assigned department metrics. The overall goal is to ensure that the shipping and warehousing processes are running smoothly and effectively in order to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse team in a union environment

• Resolve issues regarding shipped orders
• Continuously communicate with the Production and Customer Service teams to achieve Customer delivery dates
• Move inventory by scheduling materials to be moved to and from warehouse, coordinate inventory transfers with related departments
• Develop work schedules and assign work to the S/R and Warehouse team
• Maintain warehouse and consignment inventory using cycle count program
• Maintain inventory and supplies by making requisitions, receiving, storing, and securing the warehouse
• Maintain appropriate shipping and receiving documentation, track and report unfilled orders
• Prepare reports for management including KPI achievements
• Train, evaluate employee performance, and recommend promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action
• Analyze performance of existing shipping and receiving systems; evaluate and recommend new programs to improve distribution methods and implement cost reductions
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing and Customer Service to optimize processes for productivity, quality, safety and customer-service standards; identify warehouse system improvements resolve problems and ensure accuracy
• Keep equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshoot breakdowns; track preventive maintenance; arrange repairs
• Ensure compliance to safety requirements, legal regulations, and company policies
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in a related field
• 5-7 years of relevant experience

• Proven experience as Shipping manager
• Experience in managing a team in a union environment preferred
• Experience in using EDI and preparing shipping documents

Key Competencies

• Possess a great knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures
• Solid knowledge of logistics procedures
• Required to lead effectively with a sense of urgency and an emphasis on great customer service
• Computer savvy with excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Excellent organizational skills and Problem-solving abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal)
• Detail oriented, multi-tasked and a team player

• Performs as a contributing and collaborative team member

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing/industrial environment; some dust and noise.
• High degree of mobility required to be on the Warehouse floor and move continuously through the manufacturing facility

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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