Shipping Operations Manager jobs in Wilmington, NC

Do people naturally look to you for advice and guidance? Do you bring a sense of calm to even the most chaotic environments? Do you enjoy working alongside an energetic team and leading by example? Do you count clear, effective communication and attention to detail among your greatest strengths? 

If you answered yes to these questions, you may be the perfect fit for a new leadership role at Laudisi Enterprises, one of the fastest growing companies in the Grand Strand area. You can find more information about the role below, but first, let’s talk about what’s in it for you. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Competitive salary. We know what it takes to attract top talent. 

• Full-time, year-round work. Say goodbye to seasonal gigs. Our business thrives all year long. 

• Great work-life balance. Enjoy six paid holidays plus generous paid-time-off based on your time with the company.

• Full benefits package. We offer great rates on Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.

• Stellar 401k program. We match your contributions 1:1 up to 4% — with no vesting period!

• Casual dress code. Don’t feel like dressing up for work? Neither do we. Jeans and t-shirts are acceptable attire.  

• Passionate work culture. Work alongside a growing team of seriously awesome people who love what they do (we call ourselves Laudisians).

• Hands-on industry experience. Learn about our unique industry from the world’s foremost experts and enthusiasts. 

• Tuition reimbursement. Want to further develop your skills and education? We can help you get there through our tuition reimbursement program.

• Referral program. We incentivize referrals, because if you’re awesome, the people you know probably are, too.   

• Free food and events. We stock fresh fruit in the kitchen daily, provide paid monthly luncheons, and host company-sponsored events each quarter! 

• Year-end bonuses. Last, but certainly not least, we award year-end bonuses — your contributions matter, and your effort does not go unnoticed. 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Laudisi Enterprises — the parent company of Smokingpipes.com, Laudisi Distribution Group, Cornell & Diehl, Peterson of Dublin, and Low Country Pipe & Cigar — is searching for a dedicated manager to oversee our warehouse operations. The perfect candidate is an empathetic, detail-oriented, and highly organized leader who owns their role, is compassionate, and thrives when they are elevating others. In short, we are looking for someone who isn’t afraid to take the initiative and guide our warehouse staff of 25 employees to even greater success.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

As a Warehouse Manager at Laudisi Enterprises, you will be responsible for leading a staff of 25 employees and ensuring our warehouse operations continue to run smoothly and efficiently. Among other tasks, your day-to-day responsibilities will include building work schedules; coordinating with supporting management; conducting regular team meetings; addressing employee conflict; recruiting outstanding new talent; tracking and communicating upcoming sales; monitoring important metrics and KPIs; spearheading communication between the warehouse and other departments; monitoring direct, inbound, and outbound shipments; and ensuring that our warehouse remains a clean and safe working environment.

Of course, managing the day-to-day operations of the department won’t be your only priority. A successful Warehouse Manager will also help shape the future of the department by asking, “How can we set the bar even higher?” Additionally, you will help foster the professional growth and development of your staff, organize plans for warehouse resets, create and maintain training materials, and work closely with our technology team to innovate software and hardware processes. 

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• 3 years of prior leadership experience

• Team-oriented, empathetic leadership style

• Strong capacity for problem solving and critical thinking 

• Exceptional communication, both verbally and in writing

• Ability to delegate tasks and provide clear direction and feedback

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain a positive attitude

• Be punctual, reliable, and flexible

• Work autonomously with little direction

• Think critically and make decisions with intellectual rigor

• Have a valid Driver’s License

• Pass a criminal background check

BONUS SKILLS:

While warehouse experience is not required, any sort of material handling, warehouse, or inventory management experience would be advantageous. 

If you share our core values—Passion, Intrepidity, Creativity, Idealism, Wisdom—apply today!

Look, we’re super passionate about the things we do—for many of us that includes the things we buy, make, and sell: chiefly pipes, pipe tobacco, and cigars. Our warehouse is a smoking environment. Please consider whether you are comfortable working around smoke and tobacco before applying for this position. 

Should we pursue your application we will ask you to complete an employment questionnaire. Applicants being considered must pass a criminal background check. Our hiring and employment practices are based solely on job related criteria, and we do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.