Shipping Manager

Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities community involvement and a team-oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL by applying to become a Shipping Manager at our RIVERSIDE location.

Summary

The Shipping Manager is a key operational leader responsible for all outbound and inbound logistics for the plant. This role ensures safe, accurate, on-time, and cost-effective movement of products while maintaining a disciplined high-performance team environment. This position requires a hands-on leader who drives accountability, makes sound operational decisions, and consistently elevates performance standards across shipping, warehousing, and inventory flow. Success in this role directly impacts customer satisfaction, production efficiency, and the overall operational excellence of the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture with zero tolerance for unsafe behaviors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CalOSHA, DOT, and all internal safety policies.
• Develop, implement, and enforce shipping-warehouse safety procedures.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and job-safety analyses.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, drive corrective actions, and verify follow-through.
• Ensure all employees receive the required training, certifications, and PPE.
• Maintain accurate documentation for safety compliance and training.
• Lead all daily shipping activities, including staging, loading, documentation, and freight optimization.
• Plan and prioritize shipments to meet customer dates and production schedules.
• Select, manage, and evaluate carriers, negotiate pricing and service levels when appropriate.
• Control freight costs and monitor carrier performance, reliability, and rates.
• Review and approve freight bills, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper cost allocation.
• Ensure complete and accurate shipping documentation, BOLs, packing lists, delivery records, training forms, etc.
• Anticipate and mitigate logistical challenges, such as capacity constraints or carrier delays.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Production, and Customer Service to align priorities.
• Maintain disciplined organization, housekeeping, and space utilization across shipping and warehouse areas.
• Provide direct hands-on support during peak periods or operational disruptions.
• Track, analyze, and report KPIs, including on-time delivery, freight cost, claims, labor productivity, and inventory flow.
• Identify operational gaps and lead initiatives to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and service improvement.
• Utilize ERP and other systems to ensure accurate data and informed decision making.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop shipping and warehouse team members with a strong presence on the floor.
• Hire, train, coach, and discipline employees to meet safety, productivity, and quality expectations.
• Provide consistent feedback, conduct performance reviews, and drive professional growth.
• Address performance and attendance issues with fairness, clarity, and urgency.
• Approve and verify employee timecards for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Build a culture centered on accountability, clear communication, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.