Midwest Foods Hiring for Night Shift Shipping Manager Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

NIGHT SHIFT SHIPPING MANAGER DUTIES:

· Direct warehouse operations to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness objectives.

· Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.

· Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.

· Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding logistics strategies.

· Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, and training/safety records.

· Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.

· Resolve problems/issues concerning transportation and logistics systems, such as truck repairs, city stickers, license plate stickers, etc.

· Manage customer returns, complaints, and any missing and/or damaged items.

· Responsible for all shipping and routing of trucks and vans, including scheduling drivers.

· Manage selection, training and on-boarding of all new hires.

· Manage Samsara and monitor driver usage, while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.

· Provide coaching and training to drivers as well as maintaining constant communication and gathering feedback on customers and route needs.

· Perform employee performance reviews, conduct disciplinary actions and discussions and maintain proper documentation.

· Communicate with HR regarding injury and accident reports, attendance, etc.

· Oversee receipt of daily invoices. Check in keys, I-passes, credit cards and other company property. Ensure all equipment is properly stored and secured.

· Manage route changes, delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations.

· Communicate any changes in employees’ driving record and ensure DOT compliance.

· Answer calls from drivers in the event they need roadside assistance.

· Rent trucks, as needed.

· Schedule snow removal services, landscaping services, equipment repairs, etc., as needed.

· Supervise and monitor maintenance of equipment and general supplies, and purchase new equipment, as needed.

· Conduct semi-annual driver safety meetings.

· Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios

· Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety.

Requirements:

· Excellent Planning and Organizational skills

· Interpersonal Skills

· Customer Focused

· Good Computer Skills

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Three (3) years’ experience in Transportation Industry

· Previous supervisory experience preferred

· Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No