Shipping Manager

General Information

Job ID
ATR67868

Posting Job Title
Shipping Manager

Locations
IL New Lenox

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
28-Sep-2026

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.


Opportunity summary:


As Shipping Manager, you 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

• Schedule inbound and outbound loads/manage inbound and outbound shipments
• Maximize trailer utilization and efficiently use trailer pool to reduce costs
• 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
• 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

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• 2 to 3 years of production leadership experience
• 3 to 4 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 a 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

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.


The salary range for this position is $78,000.00 - $130,000.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 30-Nov-2026.