Shipping and Receiving Manager

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you'll find the packaging career you've been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC's longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We're constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a "Best of the Best" in the Best workplaces in the America's awards for 12 years in a row. It's how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future. Location Rochester, NY Summary The Shipping and Receiving Manger will have oversight of all regional Shipping and Receiving operations for the COE, to include the stand-alone Warehouse if applicable. Design, implement and oversee all Shipping and Receiving strategy to include efficient material flow, storage, and material organization between all sites. Responsibilities Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing the warehouse and transportation operations within our regional facilities to ensure accurate and timely incoming and outgoing shipments. Oversight of all employees in the Shipping and Receiving Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsible for inbound and outbound transportation traffic to enhance timely, cost-effective deliveries and improve our responsiveness to customers. Evaluate Ship/Rec manning needs across the region and potential employees in training phases. Facilitate Customer returns, Customer complaint resolution and state of rework or material destruction in a timely manner. Conduct monthly safety/business meetings with the Shipping/Receiving Department throughout all facilities. Responsible for efficiency, enhanced performance and accuracy of Finished Goods, Raw material and WIP inventory. Conduct monthly cycle counts as needed or requested. Participate in the Annual physical inventory as needed. Manage and monitor all sites Fork truck and transfer truck maintenance and repair and make recommendations for future requirements of those assets. Process payroll information for the Shipping/Receiving Department (i.e., timecards vacation forms and absence sheets). Conduct OSHA approved forklift/scissors lift training. Monitor freight claims and complaints with transportation contractors are processed in a timely basis. Oversee the recycling of materials in the facilities. Must be able to take proactive demonstrate effective problem-solving ability. Supervise and manage material handling personnel and material handling activities across the region, to maintain a smooth flow of materials between the plants. Maintain an organized warehouse, working closely with vendors to meet the needs of the facilities. Work with teams to execute projects to fulfill new business goals and advance continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Ensures implementation of SOP through indirect reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and industry best practices. Serves as the subject matter expert (SME)/advisor. Must demonstrate effective communication and develop working relationships with Leadership, front line supervision, key outside stakeholders, etc. Qualifications Minimum of 2-3 years of direct Shipping and Receiving experience within an industrial manufacturing environment and 3 years within a leadership role. Work with teams to execute projects to fulfill new business goals and advance continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Support and interface with transportation carriers and contractors for inbound and outbound transportation of freight. Facilitate transportation for any emergency shipments. Track Shipping costs from major transportation contractors. Set goals for costs and participate in quarterly meeting to report status and recommend improvements. Prepare and conduct all S/R employee performance evaluations. Develop, monitor, and actualize employee development goals. Make recommendations for training. Consistently finds ways to add new value and mitigate risk by improving the flow of the product across the business. Responsible for efficiency, enhanced performance and accuracy of Finished Goods, Raw material and WIP inventory. Conduct monthly cycle counts as needed or requested. Participate in the Annual physical inventory as needed. Application of our Mission, Vision, and Values. Supervisory Responsibilities Oversight of all employees in the Shipping and Receiving Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Additional Skills / Requirements AS400 Communication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees Conflict resolution Confidentiality Attention to Detail work. Fork truck license Mechanical aptitude Organizational skills. Physical Demands Moving throughout the facility; remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Accessing materials and equipment from various areas of the facility including those located in high places. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs - reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Frequently communicates with co-workers; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO Statement American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran. Salary $90,000 - $110,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr