Shipping Manager

Job Description

Day Shift

Primary Purpose

Supervises and coordinates with all departments and Sales the schedule for shipping and loading of trucks.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

1. Coordinates run schedules with all departments to achieve Mountaire standards for on-time loading and order fill rate based on availability of raw material, labor and equipment.
2. Ensures all trucks are inspected for sanitation and temperature control before loading. Ensures bills of lading and all shipping documents are completed for each truck loaded. Ensures cooler inventory reports are accurate. Ensures the timely loading of all finished loads as well as verification of shipment through Sales and Transportation.
3. Works closely with USDA, Maintenance, Accounting and personnel. Coordinates with USDA and Grading Service and FSQA to meet customer/regulatory requirements on fresh and frozen orders.
4. Supervises, trains and schedules employees for the most efficient control of cost and overtime.
5. Monitors, promotes and enforces a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Agriculture, Operations Manager and/or Business; relevant years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5 - 7 years demonstrated supervisory/management experience.
• Previous poultry experience preferred.
• Previous manufacturing management experience required if no poultry experience.
• Demonstrated experience with financial analysis in an operations setting (Agristats).
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) in depth knowledge and experience.
• USDA regulations on sanitation and pre-operations guidelines.
• Subject to nights, weekends and telephone coordination through the week and weekend.

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About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we've operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

About the Team

Mountaire Overview

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that's the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!