Berg Pipe Panama City Corp Hiring for Yard / Shipping Manager Job at Panama City, FL Full Time

Berg Pipe is one of the leading manufacturers of large-diameter steel line pipe in North America. We are a mid-sized manufacturer, with two U. S. locations specializing in pipe production for the oil and gas sector. We are seeking a Yard / Shipping Manager for our Panama City, Florida location.

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Job Type: Full-time*

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Location: Panama City, Florida*

The Yard / Shipping Manager is responsible for the logistics scheduling and planning of the facility by organizing with production to meet customer expectations in terms of receiving, delivery times, quantity and quality as well as to meet internal cost targets and productivity goals. They are coordinating the production logistics, storage, and shipping load out with production, sales and customer; including the applicable transport carrier and off-loader. They help training and development of the production shipping staff and for the coordination of the information flow with all internal and external parties.

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Primary Duties: *
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• Coordinate with production planning on scheduling for budgets and to meet customer’s requirements in terms of time and quantity.
• Monitor and accurately report the actual load out schedule each week.
• Coordinate with pipe mill and coating mill to ensure smooth transition between customer orders and/or size changeovers.
• Coordinate with pipe mill, double jointer, and coating facility to ensure smooth transition between customer orders and/or size changeovers.
• Host the auditing processes for raw material, finished goods and work in process of direct materials.
• Arrange equipment to receive/stage plate and transport pipe in accordance with customer’s orders and accommodating mill performance.
• Ensure proper documentation respective of each shipment is provided to carriers and other departments.
• Review and verify invoices pertaining to plate, rail demurrage, car storage, transportation and local handling of pipe.
• Negotiate rates with motor carriers for the transportation and shuttle of plates and pipe within BSPC facilities and local proximity.
• Ensure transportation is provided by qualified, authorized carriers and cars are efficiently loaded to AAR specifications and in accordance to latest edition of API 5L1 (rail), API 5LW (barge), and API 5LT (truck).
• Serve as point of contact for major rail providers in Panama City, including Bay-Line and CSX railroads.
• Support Director of Logistics in quoting process by providing loading capacity for rail, truck and barge loading.
• Initiate, monitor and adjust rail car orders based on mill production, material availability and delivery schedule.
• Oversee the pipe logistics between mills, double jointer, and pipe storage; loading of all finished goods.
• Maintain pipe moving equipment and pipe storage yard; identify and schedule preventative maintenance to ensure delays are not experienced in mill production.
• Provide resolution for customer field complaints related to shipping and the off-loader.
• Develop, implement and audit the required procedures for Shipping Departments.
• Collaborate with Finance group to develop annual plant budgets.
• Coordinate with Sales Department to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Continually evaluate process for best practices, new techniques, and technology to provide the safest and most efficient pipe movement, storage, loading and shipping.
• Maintain a professional relationship with employees in the area to ensure safety, quality, environmental, and production aspects are not compromised.
• Enforce employee compliance with all company, plant and department operating policies and procedures.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensures that all shipping staff are following safety rules and regulations.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal/external customers and vendors through proper business etiquette and professionalism.
• Occasional travel for off-load review and load shift investigation

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Required Education & Work Experience:
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• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or Operations Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or equivalent in related work experience.
• Five years of experience in logistics, manufacturing industry or related field.
• Experience working with ISO 9001 and API Q1 Quality Managements Systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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Preferred Education & Work Experience: *
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• Experience with employee coaching and development on safe and at-risk behaviors.
• Six or more years of experience in logistics, manufacturing industry or related field.

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Work Authorization / Security Clearance: *Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

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What Berg Pipe Offers: *

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Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, & vision insurance with the option of a $0 cost company-paid health and dental insurance

• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive 401(K) retirement program including company match of dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of pay
• Other benefits include company-paid training & certification, tuition reimbursement, wellness program incentives, employee recognition bonuses, IDEA program bonuses, and more.

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Berg Pipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free workplace.*

Job Type: Full-time