Lead daily warehouse and shipping operations in Dunkirk. Coordinate outbound shipments, maintain finished-goods inventory visibility, support safe operations and develop the team.
The role
We are recruiting for a client company in Dunkirk. You will oversee day-to-day warehouse and shipping operations and supervise employees. You will work with customers, suppliers and employees to ensure deliveries are on time and shipments are free from errors or damage. You will also work with the health and safety team on an effective safety programme.
Your responsibilities include:
- Leading quarterly cycle counts.
- Choosing product storage locations to use space efficiently and conveniently.
- Creating outbound shipments based on forecasted need.
- Assigning warehouse and shipping locations, coordinating shipping releases with customers and plant shipping staff, and adjusting schedules as needed.
- Keeping the warehouse clean and orderly.
- Coaching direct reports, supporting skills development and providing cross-functional training.
- Handling employee matters such as timesheet reviews and time-off requests.
- Using inventory-tracking systems, including SAP, WMS, WM and AGV, to maintain visibility of finished-goods inventory and support timely, informed customer-fulfilment decisions.
- Following environmental and food-safety standards set out in plant policies and programmes for your department.
Working hours and shifts
The posting does not specify a shift pattern or regular work schedule.
What you bring
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least three years of experience in distribution, warehousing and shipping.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and previous experience with a warehouse management system.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, problem-solving ability, teamwork and initiative.
Preferred:
- A bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain or a related field.
- Previous supervisory experience, experience in a union environment and experience with SAP.
What is offered
The listing identifies this as an employee role but gives no further details about contract terms or duration, weekly hours or salary.
- Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and life insurance.
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Apprenticeship programmes and professional and personal development opportunities through employee resource groups.