Shipping Manager

ClarkDietrich
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Connecticut, Bristol
780 James P Casey Road (Show on map)
Apr 30, 2025
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 Bristol, CT location. SUMMARY Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers concerned with picking product and preparing it for shipping to the customer and bringing material into facility. Dispatches shipments to trucking companies. Reports to Plant Manager ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises shipping and receiving functions and stock pulling functions Ensures correct shipment of orders to customers Ensures proper packaging of finished goods Manages warehousing functions of finished product Dispatches outbound shipments Coordinates inbound pickups and unloading Approves employee work hours and payroll Approves freight invoices Manages operation (including maintenance) of forklift fleet Works with sales to manage truck routes and freight costs Assigns duties and examines work Ensures safety of all employees Provides training to new and existing employees Approves hours of work and payroll Maintains good housekeeping of areas assigned Enforces all rules and regulations Any other duties required by Plant Manager SAFETY Works safely and follows all safety rules and operational procedures. Wears and maintains all required PPE. Keeps assigned work area clean at all times. Understands all safety devices and their operation. Notifies management if safety devices are malfunctioning or missing prior to operation. Safely operates all lifting devices per manufacturing specifications. Enforces all safety rules and regulations. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises shipping employees and spends the majority of his/her time on the production floor. QUALIFICATIONS Mechanically Inclined. Problem Solver. Team Oriented. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in business or related area preferred 3+ years in transportation management of steel related products 1-2 years supervisory experience Flat bed loading knowledge Strong written and oral communications Ability to lead others Strong knowledge of shipping, receiving, forklift operations and breakdowns The military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience. MATHEMATICAL SKILL Basic mathematical skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and converting fractions into decimals. Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer and caliper accurately. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Lifting-Up to 50lbs. Standing-8 or more hours per day Walking-Off and on, 4-6 hours per day Body Positions- Squatting, bending, flexing and extending both arms Grasping-Both hands, up to 8 hours per day Sitting- Occasionally Pushing Effort- Occassionally Pulling- Occassionally Climbing-Occasionally Climb up and down stairs-Occasionally WORK ENVIRONMENT Manufacturing facility -- exposed to heat and cold Personal Protective Equipment required at all times Controlled Noise exposure Activity level is high -- continuous movement. CLARKDIETRICH BENEFITS INCLUDE Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance) 401(k) with company match Annual Incentive Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Community Service Day