Shipping Manager

Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Associates Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Description

Shipping Manager

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Shipping Manager to be based out of our Louisville, KY plant. You will be responsible for managing a team of employees by being a key leader of the Shipping department and the Plant Management Team.

What you'll do:

Identify work procedures; prepare work schedules and expedite workflow

Examine work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures

Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency

Review pipe orders to determine truckload space/percentage and if a fill is needed

Communicate with CSR regarding fills and order status when requested

Coordinate product needs with the Production Department and the Plant Manager

Communicate with shipping personnel regarding incoming deliveries or special instructions

Negotiate freight rates and search for additional carriers for backup

Assist with inventory control process

Report inventory discrepancies to Inventory Control

Strong knowledge of JD Edwards for shipping utilization

What you'll bring:

Associate degree and minimum of 5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Supervisory experience is required with a minimum of 3 years' experience managing people

Time management, planning and organizational skills

Effective decision making and problem-solving abilities

Experience working with shipping and receiving database/software

Shipping/material handling experience with knowledge of shipping and receiving principles, practices, and procedures

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong initiative and adaptable to change

Within 3 months, you'll:

Understand our safety culture

Complete your Atkore immersion program.

Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.

Establish relationships with Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, Transportation, and Quality teams.

Gain an understanding of your team.

Within 6 months, you'll:

Update training materials and procedures.

Create new training materials.

Audit processes to ensure conformance specifications are met.

Improve employee accountability through regular coaching, performance feedback, and team communication.

Within 12 months, you'll:

Be managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore's strategy.

Creating and updating reports, training materials and documentation.

Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports.

Achieve or exceed annual departmental performance targets.

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $80,160 - $110,220. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Atkore International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, r ace, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

SHIPP014099