Shipping Manager

We are a leading food and agri-business, supplying food ingredients, feed, and fiber to over 19,800 customers who rangefrom multi-national, world famous brands to small family run businesses.

Each customer depends on us to provide goods and services that are safe, on-time and consistently in line with the required specification. They also rely on us to help them innovate and create new opportunities.

Established in 1989, and now listed on the Singapore Exchange, our team of 74,500 full-time, seasonal, and contract employees have built leadership positions in many of our businesses such asCocoa, Coffee, Edible Nuts and Spices.

As well as growing crops in our own orchards and estates, and sourcing from around 4.8 million farmers globally, we operate over 160 processing facilities, and through our 14 innovation centers. We develop ingredients and find solutions for our customers. Our value chain spans over 60 countries. We also provide support services including risk management solutions and agri-logistics.

ofi is a global leader offering naturally good food & beverage ingredients and solutions. At the forefront of consumer trends, we provide manufacturers and retailers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is part of that delight. From plant to palate, we take care of the ingredients. We are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. We add value through our unique manufacturing footprint and natural, delicious and nutritious products. Our fresh ideas help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices to create naturally healthy and delicious food & beverage products. Whoever we're with, whatever we're doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Shipping and Receiving Manager will be responsible for overseeing the international and domestic shipping and receiving operations for two plants. The Shipping Manager will lead the shipping team byimplementing procedures to improve quality, productivity and efficiency. They will interact with various departments and vendors to ensure accuracy of shipping and receiving transactions.

The ideal candidatewill possess strong organizational and customer service skills. They will be able to communicate effectively with all staff and external stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervise and directs the movement of shipments/runs from shipping/receiving areas to storage or work areas and vise-versa.
• Supervises personnel engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing product, preparing orders/runs for shipment, and the loading and unloading of product.
• Oversees the operations to ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of shipments.
• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping/receiving procedures.
• Coordinates with trucking companies to meet the required shipping/receiving needs.
• Manage the process of weighing all incoming outgoing products, completion of weight certificates, placement of seals and relevant data entry.
• Conduct an annual weighing of wood bins to deduce a common tare weight and completes the Common Tare Notice for the State Division of Measurement Standards.
• Manage USDA samples. This includes verification of accurate sample size according to lot and load pounds, correct documentation and completion of moisture check.
• Responsible for scheduling of USDA inspectors.
• Perform all other job-related tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Be responsible for commitment on providing quality products and services with an emphasis on Food Safety, legality and integrity.
• Perform and oversees monthly warehouse inventory counts.
• Oversee inventory control activities in the warehouse to ensure proper rotation, usage and shipment of goods.
• Make recommendations to improve customer service, efficiency or shipping processes to ensure deliveries are made on-time, in-full Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field is preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in shipping/receiving and/or warehouse operations is required.
• Three (3) Years of supervisory experience is required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills is required.
• Computer literate with an understanding of inventory software is required.
• Effective organizational and communication skills are required.
• Knowledge and understanding of the following programs and regulations pertaining to a food processing plant:
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Knowledge of Food Safety
• Knowledge of Food Defense

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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