Shipping Operations Manager jobs in Melbourne, FL

A well-established produce grower/shipper/packer is searching for a Shipping Manager to join their team in Florida.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Coordinates with other managers in Production and Sales Team to ensure coordination of other functions such as production and inventory management.

· Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of shipping personnel.

· Maintains harmony among workers, resolves grievances and creates a positive culture for shipping personnel.

· Supervises multi-state shipping personnel.

· Issue written and oral instructions.

· Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

· Schedule and execute loading activities.

· Schedule pick up and arrival schedules for all inbound/outbound loads.

· Track loads and communicate service issues to Sales Team.

· Act as after-hours contact for carriers and drivers pertaining to logistic issues.

· Communicate daily warehouse inventory for reconciliation and processing needs.

· Ensure daily accuracy of inventory and date code compliance.

· Ensure correct and timely outbound shipping in all locations using FIFO system.

· Works with Logistics Manager and Inventory on creating a more efficient inventory management. system.

· Works with Logistics Manager and Inventory on daily, weekly and monthly forecasting.

Skills and Qualifications:

· High School Diploma required. BS in Business, Logistics &Transportation, Accounting, or related field preferred and/or at least 3-5 years’ experience in shipping and/or transportation of perishable products in multi-state operations.

· Sales and inventory management experience a plus.

· Working knowledge of planning, forecasting and inventory management within the fast-paced environment of produce or related field/industry.

· Strong communication and leadership skills required.

· Knowledge of the inter and intrastate laws regarding transportation preferred.

· Strong planning, training, analytical, forecasting skills plus the ability to develop new and innovative ways to improve current processes and systems.

· Excellent computer skills including excel, word, PowerPoint.

· Ability to prepare technical reports with proficiency. Experience with Famous strongly preferred.

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Salary: DOE, Medical Benefits, 401K, Relocation Assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person