Shipping Manager

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities 

Shipping & Packing Operations 

• Manage daily shipping and packing activities to meet production schedules, customer commitments, and service level expectations 

• Ensure all products are packed, labeled, and shipped accuratelyin accordance with company standards and carrier requirements 

• Coordinate outbound shipments with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders 

• Monitor labor, equipment, and dockutilization to maximize efficiency 

Compliance & Documentation 

• Ensure Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing lists, shipping labels, and related documents areaccurate, complete, andtimely 

• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and company safety and shipping policies, including hazardous materials when applicable 

• Maintain shipping records for audits, claims, andrecord retention requirements 

• Investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies, damages, shortages, and carrier issues 

Financial & Cost Management 

• Manage shipping and packing budgets, including labor, freight, and supplies 

• Analyze freightspend, carrier performance, and damage claims toidentifycost reduction opportunities 

• Support carrier negotiations and contract compliance in coordination with Procurement and Finance 

• Ensureaccurate freight billing, accruals, and cost allocation 

People Leadership & Development 

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and shipping/packing staff 

• Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and corrective actions in partnership with HR 

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement 

• Develop staffing plans and succession coverage 

Safety & Continuous Improvement 

• Enforce safe work practices, proper use of PPE, and adherence to safety procedures 

• Track and report KPIs suchason time delivery, error rates, damages, and productivity 

• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety 

• Support implementation and optimization of WMS, TMS, ERP, andeBOL systems 

Cross Functional Collaboration 

• Partner with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Quality, Customer Service, and Finance teams 

• Act as escalation point for critical shipping issues and customer service interruptions 

• Provide regular reporting and operational insightsto leadership 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience) 

• 5–8 years of experience in shipping, packing, orlogistics operations 

• 3+ years of people management experience 

• Strong knowledge of shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading 

• Experience with freight carriers, dock operations, and warehouse/shipping systems 

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong leadership andteam development skills 

• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy 

• Financial and analytical acumen 

• Effective communication andproblem-solving skills 

• Proficiency with ERP, WMS/TMS, and reporting tools 

• Ability to manage competing priorities in afast-paced environment 

Physical & Work Environment 

• Warehouse and shipping dock environment 

• Combination of office and floor presence 

• Extended hours, weekends, or holidays may berequired during peak periods 

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Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors including qualifications, education, experience, and location. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

Kiss Nail Products, Inc., KDC GA Corp., Ivy Enterprises, Inc., AST Systems, LLC, Red Beauty, Inc., or Dae Do, Inc. (collectively, the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.