Shipping Manager

Garden State Growers is a family-owned greenhouse and outdoor production operation on over 500 acres specializing in the growth and distribution of wholesale perennials, annuals, ground cover, vegetables, and varied seasonal offerings. We serve large retailers who sell plants in sizable quantities.

Primary responsibilities of the Shipping Manager may include but not limited to the effective and compliant management of the GSG Shipping Department.  Build and maintain a robust database of drivers/carriers/owner operators ensuring the ability to deliver on-time and react to challenges as they occur through a proactive and competitive rate schedule.  Maximize routing timeliness and communication while reducing transportation costs through route analysis.  Manage the pick-up and return of all plant delivery racks ensuring minimum losses and the ability to reuse the assets quickly. Ensure training, coaching and feedback to Routing & Drivers to maintain a seamless...

Apply Online or In Person: Haslet Plant - 1951 Keller Hicks Road Fort Worth, TX 76177

Salary: $58,000/yr

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Available. 8 paid holidays, and

Accrued PTO available at 30 days!

*Bilingual in English & Spanish

COMPANY

Conner Industries, Inc. is a rapidly growing manufacturer and distributor in the industrial lumber, custom wood packaging, and integrated packaging markets. With an outstanding reputation, and over 40 years as an industry leader, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and currently sit at #2 in the U.S. for market share. Best of all, we are growing!

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate receipt, storage, distribution, and shipping of all lumber, other raw materials, and finished goods....

Responsible for managing inventory ready for shipment and coordinating all activities required for shipment.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to manage a small staff which includes managing shipping documentation and direct the flow of packages in preparation for shipment.

• Must work well with other department mangers.

• The successful candidate is analytical, well-organized and a good communicator. Experience in shipping procedures and a Associate Degree (or better) is a plus.

• Organize and maintain a detailed schedule daily of all issues impeding system

• Follow up with internal personnel and customers on issues impeding shipment

· Track, locate, organize products packaged for shipment.

· Maintain and improve existing internal tracking software systems to prioritize and route orders as necessary.

• Organize and maintain a detailed schedule daily of all issues impeding...