Shipping Manager

Job Posting Details

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Manager to lead our Shipping team in Waterloo, IA. If you are a proven leader in warehouse management, order fulfillment, inventory control, process management, work-shift coordination, and are organized with great communication skills, this is the position for you!

This position coordinates a team of hourly associates working a mid - shift schedule: Sunday 6:00AM - 3:00PM and Monday - Thursday 11:00AM - 8:00PM

Job Description

Coordinates day-to-day general receipt, preparation and shipping tasks, ensuring quality and efficiency of work. Coordinates and checks the fulfillment documentation processes, ensuring correct documentation. Provides subject matter guidance and training to team members on new or updated fulfilment processes and standards. Liaises with all departments to ensure smooth shipping and delivery of goods, acting as a key point of contact for the team. Analyzes information to identify areas of improvement within own area of fulfillment responsibility and implements measures to improve the efficiency of the team. Adhere to Company compliance and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and requirements. Regular and reliable attendance. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the workload planning, production, and execution of a fast-paced operation with the leadership and development nonexempt associates and salaried leaders
• Coordinate and ensure all safety and regulatory compliance in a proactive and positive manner
• Lead all aspects of shift operations to include selection, shipping, receiving, cross docking and trailer loading operations
• Establish weekly operations plans to ensure all customer volume is processed in a timely manner
• Run DCs quality functions: supervise internal/external quality controls; track service commitment levels and effectiveness, develop quality initiatives; implement standard methodologies
• Balance workload planning to reach budget and production goals
• Lead all aspects of inventory control in our warehouse and overall quality program to meet daily levels of service and perfect order metrics
• Champion employee engagement through coaching and development programs, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment while enhancing individual skills and career growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 2 years’ management experience in supply chain distribution
• WMS and LMS experience strongly preferred
• Proficient in OSHA and DOT regulations
• Project management experience desired (LEAN, KAIZEN, Agile)
• Previous experience implementing employee engagement, mentoring and development initiatives
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize workload appropriately in order to balance multiple demands and meet timelines as required