Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Career Opportunity:
Our Shipping Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing daily activities for shipping & warehouse functions of all outgoing products to customers, managing all aspects of shipping and transferring product and materials, verifying and recording information on incoming and outgoing shipments, and providing leadership to shipping personnel. Our plant is a dynamic fast paced, high volume operation. We operate two shifts, and you will manage up
What We Offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, loyalty, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one. Employee discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness program.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock
- Schedule inbound and outbound loads/manage inbound and outbound shipments.
- Utilize knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates to determine shipping priorities and methods for delivery to assure on-time delivery, exceptional customer service
- Qualified candidates will have demonstrated minimizing freight costs
- Maximize trailer utilization and efficiently use trailer pool to reduce costs
- Ensure subordinates work safely and contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results
- Work closely with the Customer Service & Production Managers
- Prepare daily and monthly management reports to communicate critical shipping information
- Coordinate and monitor courier rates to select the lowest rate to minimize shipping cost and remain within budget
- Communicate with various levels of management and departments to ensure that goals are accomplished
What you need to succeed:
- Associates Degree, Bachelor’s preferred
- 3+ years of production leadership experience
- 6+ years of logistics/industrial/shipping experience - Required
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively
- Focus on increasing customer satisfaction by ensuring obligations are met in timely manner
- Aptitude to calculate estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery functions.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other managers, staff, and vendors
- Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office- Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one. Employee discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness program.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
