Wisconsin Staffing
Shipping & Logistics Manager
We are seeking a Shipping & Logistics Manager in Milwaukee, WI to oversee the end-to-end shipment process. This role leads a small team responsible for packaging materials to customer specifications, coordinating with 3PL partners, and ensuring all domestic and international documentation such as SLIs, customs paperwork, certificates of origin, and health certificates is accurate and submitted on time. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, efficiency, and compliance.
Shipping Manager / Lead Responsibilities:
- Supervise, train, and mentor the shipping team; assign daily packing and shipping tasks
- Conduct regular quality checks on packaging to ensure customer requirements are met
- Plan and schedule outbound shipments through 3PL providers, optimizing routes and costs
- Collaborate with Production to confirm inventory availability and prioritize orders
- Prepare, review, and file Shipper's Letter of Intent (SLIs), U.S. customs documentation (ISF, AES filings), Certificates of Origin & Health Certificates for international shipments and additional export/import permits or phytosanitary certificates as required
- Ensure all documentation is properly recorded and audit-ready
- Maintain detailed shipment logs, reconcile against packing lists and invoices
- Manage scanning and uploading of work orders and confirmations into ERP systems
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce errors and improve efficiency
- Stay current on shipping regulations and best practices; update procedures as needed
- Work with Sales to confirm order specifications and delivery timelines
- Partner with Customer Service on shipment status updates and issue resolution
Other Experience and Qualifications:
- At least three years of experience in shipping/logistics management within manufacturing or distribution
- Demonstrated expertise preparing SLIs, customs filings, certificates of origin, health certificates, and related export/import documentation
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team and enforce quality standards
- Strong attention to detail with a track record of accurate documentation
- Proficiency with ERP or order-management systems and MS Excel
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience in leather, textile, or other specialized packaging industries preferred
- Certification in logistics, customs brokerage, or related field preferred
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