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WestRock

Shipping Manager

WestRock, Conover, North Carolina, United States, 28613

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Career opportunity:

The Shipping / Warehouse Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of the shipping department (in our Conover site) by partnering with scheduling, operations, and freight providers to ensure the on-time delivery of product to customers.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

The Shipping / Warehouse Manager leads the Forklift Operators in the daily routine of loading trucks neatly and to the customers\u2019 complete satisfaction

Ensure the compliance of all department employees and processes with all food safety and quality regulations (SQF, HACCP); ISO regulations; and all applicable OSHA and DOT regulations

Ensure the warehouse properties, systems, and practices are compliant with all Risk Management and insurance requirements

Manage the relationship with the leasing agent / landlord of our warehousing facilities

Maintain the proper inventory of all pallet types used for finished goods shipment and storage

Manage the shipping and receiving teams, and assure compliance with all WestRock policies and procedures

Coordinate with 3rd party freight provider to schedule runs in the most cost-efficient and time-saving manner possible

Maintain the relationship with local trucking and shuttling services, FedEx, and UPS service providers

Establish high morale within department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems

Ensure proper workplace cleanliness, organization and all 5S standards are maintained

Drive continuous improvement in procedures and practices, to drive out safety and quality risks from the processes as well as optimize operational efficiencies

Participate in internal and corporate audits and inventory reconciliations

Improve the overall morale of the plant by inclusion, teamwork, coaching and mentoring team

Drive Lean and continuous improvement processes

Partner with the reliability manager to maintain leased properties and WestRock equipment in good working order Prepare work orders for and coordinate repairs of trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and dock doors

Provides leadership and coaching to ensure that projects are completed on time and that the team provides value to its customers

May be asked to manage other departments or function groups as development opportunities and to balance team workload

What you need to succeed:

Strong leadership skills required; 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility

Previous experience in a warehouse / Shipping Department/and or Inventory Control

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, AS400 System)

Strategic & Tactical Planning, problem solving, mentoring

Data Analysis, understanding of statistical methods

Excellent organization skills and attention to detail required

Effective process management skills

Excellent verbal, written and communication skills

Experience in Change Management

Innovative mindset

College Degree strongly preferred; must have high school diploma or equivalent

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.