Michigan City, IN, USA
4 days ago
Manager Shipping & Warehouse Operations

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary
The Manager, Shipping and Warehouse Operations, is responsible for working with Corporate/Plant Logistics & Transportation, Accounting, Customer Care, and the Plant/Site Management to develop and execute the Shipping/Warehousing strategy for the Plant/Site operation. This includes management responsibilities for all Shipping/Warehouse and Private Truck Fleet operations areas in the Plant/Site; (including associated offsite Warehouses), Inventory Control, and Receiving, (inbound/ outbound, and optimizing the local use of GAF rail and truck fleet equipment). This position will assure that proper business and safety processes are being followed in these areas. The individual will be responsible for the staffing and development of new and existing Shipping/Warehouse employees (as related to their primary job function) to ensure facility and department goals are aligned. Also, this individual will be accountable for the site(s) achieving shipping/warehousing safety goals, cost goals, service reliability metrics, and shipping volume goals. The position will evaluate and drive improvements in overall safety, along with operational cost effectiveness and efficiency within the Shipping/Warehouse and Fleet function.

This position will interface externally with customers, truck and rail carriers, third party warehouse operators at the execution level, along with key equipment vendors and suppliers. Internally, they will work directly with others in the Plant/Site, Customer Care, Sales, and Corporate Logistics and Transportation.
This position will report to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager.

Essential Duties

Manage team in meeting or exceeding site safety goals, by providing a safe work environment, training and materials as needed, and instilling a culture of safety in Shipping/Warehousing and Private Fleet operations.Ensure that a culture of quality is instilled in the warehouse and shipping area. This includes ensuring that outbound finished goods loads are shipped in a high quality condition, and also ensures that key processes are implemented and followed. Champion the Warehouse Improvement Process (WIP), ensuring that logistics staff follows the process, minimizing labor cost, reporting weekly metrics, conducting self-audits, meeting WIP goals (pallets handled/hour, labor cost per pallet handled, cycle counting adherence, etc.). Identify process failures that led to missed goals and develop and communicate continuous improvement plans to achieve WIP goals. Manage and control all offsite warehouse operations, assuring that; - documented operating processes are in place, - team and or third party is properly trained on processes and systems, - product is secure, damage free, and properly rotated, - trucks are loaded accurately, efficiently and timely, and - cost control processes are in place and reviewed monthly.Effectively manage warehouse and shipping resources to ensure Service and Volume goals are met. Actively lead efforts to become a Shipper of Choice, by providing service excellence to the carriers base and customer pick-ups (CPU) through shipping/warehouse team exceeding performance targets; time on premises, truck flow from gate in/out, loading times and loading accurately. Routine planning process in place to ensure efficiently manage shuttles and to meet shipping demand spikes caused by sales promotions, seasonal buys, weather related business spikes, etc.Collaborate with the Sr Supply Chain Manager, Plant Manager, and Corporate Logistics Team in developing an annual Warehouse and Shipping, and Private Fleet budget. Lead team in managing logistics costs to budgetary goals in the areas of Shipping and Warehouse Operations. Identify, champion, and recognize cost savings opportunities through logistics related initiatives, such as improvements in Private Fleet utilization, lift truck operations, rail loading weights, truck loading weights, warehouse shuttle efficiencies, warehouse labor management.Functional back up for the Sr. Supply Chain Manager and Shipping Supervisor, Perform other duties as assigned.


Under This Roof We Require

Bachelor’s Degree coupled with 2+ years experience managing Warehouse Operations/Shipping or HS Diploma or equivalent coupled with 5+ years experience Warehouse Operations/Shipping in high volume shipping environment including full truckload and less than truckload (LTL) shipments with increasing team leadership responsibilities.2+ years of people leadership and team building experienceExperience with Warehouse Management Systems ( WMS -RF)


General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Intermediate Leadership skillsIntermediate knowledge of receiving and raw mat’l operationsAdvance knowledge of shipping loading operations, load configurations and equipment modes ( trucks,Intermediate communications skills, verbal, written and training skillsIntermediate analytical and delegation skillsIntermediate negotiation skillsAbility to influence, direct, and guide cross functional teamsIntermediate knowledge of DOT Safety Regulations and Drivers Hour of Service (HOS)


Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems ( PS or SAP)Advance knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems ( WMS -RF),Advance knowledge of Inventory Management and processes, such as FIFO, LIFO, WIP, Physical counts, Cycle counts and process controlsIntermediate knowledge of private truck fleet operationsIntermediate knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and software, such as web-based Carrier Point or OracleIntermediate knowledge of standard Manufacturing concepts, practices & proceduresAdvance knowledge of forklift operations and safety


Physical Demands

Stationary Position - FrequentlyMove/Traverse - FrequentlyStationary Position/Seated - FrequentlyTransport/Lifting - ConstantlyTransport/Carrying - OccasionallyBalancing - OccasionallyPosition Self/Stooping - OccasionallyPosition Self/Kneeling - OccasionallyPosition Self/Crouching - OccasionallyPosition Self/Crawling - Occasionally

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000

How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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