Shipping Operations Manager
Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components · Houston, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- Houston, TX
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Shipping Operations Manager
Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components · Houston, TX
Casey Reed
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Job highlights
- Manage shipping and loading operations effectively.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team.
- Ensure timely and accurate product delivery.
- Drive operational efficiency and cost savings.
- Collaborate across departments for success.
About the role
Job Summary
Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Shipping Operations Manager to oversee shipping and loading processes, manage a team, and ensure timely and accurate delivery of our products. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are passionate about operational efficiency and team leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop team members while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Coordinate shipment schedules with manufacturing, sales, and customer service teams to support delivery commitments.
- Monitor workflow and staffing levels to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborate with plant leadership to prioritize shipments and align logistics activities with production schedules.
- Work with carriers, drivers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely product movement.
- Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, transportation issues, and customer delivery concerns.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and transportation regulations.
- Track performance metrics and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
- Support inventory accuracy and material flow initiatives as needed.
Benefits
This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, ShareProfit plan, and paid time off.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; additional logistics, transportation, or supply chain education is a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in logistics, warehouse operations, transportation, manufacturing, or distribution.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive operational performance.
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Working knowledge of freight coordination, shipment scheduling, and warehouse operations.
- Experience collaborating across departments to achieve operational goals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and business operating systems.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key skills/competency
- Shipping Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Logistics Coordination
- Manufacturing Environment
- Operational Efficiency
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Accuracy
- Process Improvement
- Freight Coordination
- Safety Compliance
Skills & topics
- Shipping Operations Manager
- Logistics
- Operations Management
- Warehouse Management
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Team Leadership
- Supply Chain
- Freight Coordination
- Distribution
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your logistics, leadership, and operations experience.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize your experience in freight coordination and team management.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Understand their needs: Research Whirlwind Steel's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Technical preparation
Review freight coordination principles.,Study warehouse management systems.,Familiarize with MS Office suite.,Understand transportation regulations.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you improved efficiency.,How do you handle delivery discrepancies?,Share an example of team leadership.,How do you prioritize tasks under pressure?
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Shipping Operations Manager at Whirlwind Steel?
- The Shipping Operations Manager at Whirlwind Steel leads shipping and loading processes, manages a team, ensures timely product delivery, coordinates schedules, works with carriers, resolves issues, and tracks performance metrics for continuous improvement.
- What qualifications are required for the Shipping Operations Manager role at Whirlwind Steel?
- A high school diploma or GED is required, with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in logistics, warehouse operations, transportation, manufacturing, or distribution. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential.
- Does Whirlwind Steel offer benefits for the Shipping Operations Manager position?
- Yes, this full-time position comes with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, ShareProfit plan, and paid time off.
- What kind of environment can I expect as a Shipping Operations Manager at Whirlwind Steel?
- You can expect a fast-paced manufacturing environment where operational efficiency, team leadership, and a culture of safety and accountability are highly valued.
- How important is team leadership experience for this Shipping Operations Manager role?
- Team leadership is crucial. The role involves leading, coaching, and developing team members, and a demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive operational performance is a key requirement.