Role description: 

The Shipping and Warehouse Manager works with customers, suppliers, and employees to meet requirements of on-time deliveries without error or damage on shipments while maintaining outside warehousing transportation and labor cost at or below budget. This role is responsible for the plant location and outside warehouses' inventory accuracy. 

 

Responsibilities: 

Collaborates with the health and safety team to administer an effective safety program 

Lead quarterly cycle counts 

Determine the best location for storing products to maximize space and convenience 

Create outbound shipments based on forecasted need 

Assign shipping and warehousing locations, coordinate shipping releases with customers and plant shipping employees, and adjust shipping schedules as needed 

Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse 

Manage direct reports by providing coaching, skills development opportunities, and cross-functional training 

Utilize class tracking systems (SAP, WMS, WM, AGV, etc.) to provide the company with maximum visibility and ability to make timely and informed decisions with finished goods inventory towards customer fulfillment 

Ensure proper management of forklifts and other power industrial trucks through daily inspection reports, aging, and reliability 

Troubleshoot  and escalate systems issues as needed 

Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies and programs within the department 

 

Minimum skills / qualifications:  

High School Diploma or equivalent 

Five (5) years of experience in the distribution center, warehousing, and shipping  

Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role 

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

Previous experience with a warehouse management system 

Proficient communicator and organizational skills 

Ability to problem solve and work within a team environment 

Proven ability to take initiative 

 

Preferred skills / qualifications:  

Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or a related field 

Previous experience in a union environment 

Previous experience working with SAP 

 

About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from? Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality? Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!
 
Benefits Offered:

Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  Life insurance   401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid holidays and vacation  Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  Apprenticeship programs Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
 
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.  Contact Kelly Molloy (kelly.molloy@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.