<p>Summary:</p> <p>This role is responsible for overseeing the shipping operations within the organization. This role plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient and timely shipment of products, managing logistics and transportation, and maintaining compliance with shipping regulations.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Ensure shipping and receiving priorities are identified and communicated. </li><li>Organize all pre-shipment and post-shipment documentation to comply with all appropriate agencies, custom office, and shippers, clearing forwarding, and obtain all necessary import or export permissions. </li><li>Provide reports regularly on on-time delivery and production throughput relative to staffing inefficiencies. </li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding shipping priorities and potential issues. </li><li>Continually improve safety records by addressing physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas. </li><li>Provide recommendations for staffing resources </li><li>Drive continuous improvement in the shipping and logistics department, focusing on improving system quality while driving down costs. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of education </li><li>2+ years of experience in shipping or logistics </li><li>Strong knowledge of shipping processes, transportation modes, and shipping regulations </li><li>Familiarity with shipping software systems and technologies, such as warehouse management systems and transportation management systems </li></ul>