Shipping Manager

Shipping Manager

At Quikrete Materials, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork, safety, and operational excellence are at the forefront. The Shipping Manager – Cement Division leads the daily Packing & Shipping operations, ensuring products are safely, efficiently, and accurately packaged, loaded, and shipped while supporting plant performance and customer satisfaction.

The Shipping Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Packing & Shipping area, providing leadership across shifts while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to improve safety, productivity, equipment reliability, and cost control.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead daily Packing & Shipping operations across all shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
• Troubleshoot operating, quality, and mechanical issues and identify equipment, SOP, and training improvements.
• Develop and communicate clear daily operating instructions and maintain accurate activity logs.
• Manage the department budget, including overtime, supplies, and service costs.
• Lead the training, development, and performance of Shipping personnel to optimize manpower utilization.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to identify equipment issues, prioritize repairs, and improve reliability.
• Develop and recommend process improvements, equipment upgrades, and investment plans to improve performance and reduce downtime.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and control costs.
• Promote compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain effective communication between shifts and departments to ensure continuity of operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other plant projects as needed.

About You

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, shipping, or distribution environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to understand operating, quality, and mechanical aspects of industrial equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and develop employees.
• Experience managing budgets and controlling operating costs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cement, aggregate, building materials, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Previous experience managing Packing, Shipping, Distribution, or Warehouse operations.
• Experience with packaged or bulk cement products and industrial material-handling equipment.
• Experience supervising employees across multiple shifts.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, and training programs.

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QUIKRETE® is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce with well-qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic/status protected by law. QUIKRETE® is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the QUIKRETE® Recruiting team at View email address on click.appcast.io.