Shipping Manager

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision and more!
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Bonus Program

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Shipping Manager is directly accountable and responsible for the management of distribution/warehousing activities of the facility. The facility Shipping Manager will continuously review all the operational processes, systems, assets, and methodologies of the plant and will develop a strategic and tactical operational plan which aligns with the objectives and strategies of the Company's annual business plan and budget.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

Perpetual assessment and adjustment of current strategies, systems, procedures, performance, capabilities, equipment, facilities, and people to maintain and enhance safety, production, service, quality, and profitability.

• Oversight of all Quality, Distribution, and Warehousing activities in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Oversee/confirm invoice process and order planning.
• Promote strategies designed to improve service, quality, and product value.
• Communicate with operations team regarding scheduling conflicts and allocate orders in MRP system.
• Resolve problems/ collaborate concerning transportation, logistic systems, or customer issues.
• Input information into sales orders and related customer information into applicable systems along with investigating problems related to shipment of products, credits, new orders, and other customer-related matters.
• Ability to input data quickly and accurately into computer software applications (ERP (PRMS), TMS applications, TRANSPLACE web application)
• Knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, transportation operations, order management, performance metrics, costs, and other techniques
• Direct and coordinate inventory control functions and material management including cycle count personnel.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives aimed at driving excellence through lean and other operational excellence methodologies
• Any other duties as assigned by leadership.

Critical Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college; or five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A master's degree in business administration preferred.
• Understanding of 5S and basic lean methodologies required.
• Strong organizing, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be available to interact with all shifts (days and nights)
• Good judgment, initiative, attention to detail, drive for change, getting organizational support, building ownership and commitment, making tough decisions, and developing others.
• Must have knowledge of SAP.
• Ability to engage teams and create a positive culture that delivers results.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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