PPS is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Manager to join our Crew! It's a permanent opportunity with benefits!
The Shipping & Receiving Manager is responsible for overseeing daily shipping, receiving, and inventory activities to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective movement of products and materials. This role provides hands-on leadership to the shipping and receiving team, maintains inventory accuracy, coordinates with internal departments, and promotes a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage shipping and receiving personnel, ensuring daily operations run efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on schedule.
- Print pick tickets and packing lists, and distribute daily shipment assignments to team members.
- Review backorder reports daily and coordinate with relevant departments to expedite outstanding orders.
- Communicate shipment delays and potential fulfillment issues to the Sales team and management promptly.
- Review freight rates, shipping methods, and carrier services to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Verify the accuracy and quality of incoming shipments through physical inspections.
- Coordinate truck routing and scheduling to support efficient shipping operations.
- Work closely with the Purchasing team to resolve receiving discrepancies and material shortages.
- Accurately enter receiving transactions and related information into the ERP system.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, identifying opportunities to improve workflow and space utilization.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team environment.
- Train, coach, and cross-train employees to support skill development and operational flexibility.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly throughout the workday.
- Frequent use of hands and the ability to perform tasks requiring close attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing or plant environment.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Business certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three to five years of relevant experience in logistics, shipping and receiving, inventory control, or warehouse operations, including supervisory or team leadership responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to operational accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with ERP systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- General knowledge of business operations and the parts, materials, and supplies used in manufacturing or production environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and productivity.