Shipping & Logistics Manager

The Shipping & Logistics Manager will lead all daily shipping, receiving, and logistics operations for our facility. This role begins with managing a small team (1–2 people) and will grow as the business expands. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and comfortable balancing operational execution with team leadership and cross-department coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving Operations

• Build, train, and manage a small Shipping & Receiving team responsible for daily outbound and inbound activities.

• Pull orders from finished-goods inventory, verify accuracy, wrap and label pallets/cartons, and load outbound trucks.

• Receive inbound materials, unload trucks, verify receiving documentation, and place materials in proper storage locations.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.

Logistics & Transportation

• Quote and book transportation for all inbound and outbound shipments, including small parcel, LTL, TL, LCL, and CL.

• Coordinate with freight forwarders to schedule shipments and prepare required import/export documentation.

• Monitor shipment status, resolve issues, and ensure on-time delivery.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Communicate product and timing requirements with Manufacturing and Packaging to ensure orders are fulfilled on schedule.

• Work closely with Order Processing and Customer Service to ensure orders ship accurately, on time, and in full.

• Learn the production process to serve as a backup to the Operations Manager when needed.

• Work with company executives on special projects or tasks

E-Commerce Fulfillment

• Support small-scale e-commerce order fulfillment, with the expectation that this area will grow over time.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Shipping, receiving, or transportation experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment required.

• Familiarity with UPS and FedEx shipping platforms; experience working with freight brokers is a plus.

• Experience with EDI and ERP systems is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to maintain a safe and organized work environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Forklift operation experience is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $24/hr-$30/hr (based on experience).

• Paid Time Off:

  • 2 weeks PTO per year, accrued at 3.08 hours per pay period (bi-weekly).

  • 3 weeks PTO per year after 5 years of service.

• Paid Holidays:

  • New Year’s Day

  • Memorial Day

  • July 4th

  • Labor Day

  • Thanksgiving Day

  • Day After Thanksgiving

  • Christmas Day

Additional Notes

• Standard work expectation is approximately 40 hours per week with overtime available at times.

• Work hours 7:30am-4:00pm (M–F):