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WestRock

Shipping Supervisor

WestRock, New Lenox, Illinois, United States, 60451

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The Opportunity

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The\u202FShipping Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing daily activities for shipping functions of all outgoing products to customers, managing all aspects of shipping and transferring product and materials, verifying and recording information on incoming and outgoing shipments, and providing leadership to shipping personnel.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

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Schedule inbound and outbound loads/manage inbound and outbound shipments\u202F

Maximize trailer utilization and efficiently use trailer pool to reduce costs\u202F

Ensure subordinates work safely and contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results

Prepare daily and monthly management reports to communicate critical shipping information\u202F

Coordinate and monitor courier rates to select the lowest rate to minimize shipping cost and remain within budget

Utilize knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates to determine shipping priorities and methods for delivery to assure on-time delivery and exceptional customer service

Communicate with various levels of management and departments to ensure that goals are accomplished.

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What you need to succeed

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High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent - Required

2+ years of production leadership experience\u202F

3+ years of logistics/industrial/shipping experience.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively

Focus on increasing customer satisfaction by ensuring obligations are met in timely manner

Aptitude to calculate estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery functions

Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other managers, staff, and vendors

Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office- Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Well-developed oral and written communication skills

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What we offer

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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.

Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!

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.