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C.H. Robinson

1st Shift Shipping Area Manager

long beach, CA

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Job description

C.H. Robinson is looking for a 1 st Shift Shipping Area Manager to join our warehouse team. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining optimum productivity levels and cost of services provided to C.H. Robinson branch customers. This position will supervise all day-to-day functions of warehouse operations execution associated with outbound shipping, quality control, production, maintenance, and sanitation. The core hours of this role are Monday – Friday from 6:30am – 3:30pm but may be adjusted as needed based on volumes.

Duties And Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

Educate Distribution Center staff on Distribution Center Model vision, guiding principles, and strategy

Develop and maintain knowledge of fresh supply inventory, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing productivity

Maintain appropriate metrics evaluating operational and economic performance in the areas of receiving, shipping, inventory, production, and all service level offerings

Ensure all customer service metrics are consistently met or exceeded

Ensure receiving, shipping, inventory and production crews deliver product within specified quality, condition, and food safety protocols

Operate in an efficient/cost conscious manner so that all budgeted objectives are achieved

Review all equipment preventative maintenance schedules and work orders

Ensure safety and sanitation schedules that ensure the facilities compliance with HAACP, OSHA and Primus Inspection Standards are completed

Reinforce a culture of safety throughout the facility by following safety policies and procedures

Communicate clearly and concisely with all audiences; keep others informed and listens carefully to input and feedback

Work with Distribution Center leadership staff to execute standard operating procedures designed to ensure all facility services are accurately documented and consistently executed

Ensure safe and efficient use and maintenance of facility equipment

Reinforce safety and sanitation schedules that ensure the facilities compliance with corporate, OSHA and Food Safety standards

Monitor supplies, packaging, and raw materials needed to operate business on daily basis

Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations, including using metrics to identify areas for improvement

Root cause problem solving to drive process improvement

Team Leadership:

Ensure distribution center crews operate in an efficient, productive, accurate and professional

Maintain proper staffing levels, staff schedules, oversee hourly staff training; Plan needs based on projected projects and volume; Deliver timely performance feedback and corrective suggestions/actions to both staff and customer account teams

Maintain a constant presence in the work area to support and lead warehouse staff; Provide a safe work environment for all areas of operations; develop and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment

Ensure integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information

Participate in the recruitment, selection, promotion, and alignment of qualified and diverse talent

Support the annual merit and equity programs for assigned team to align compensation with performance results

Outline employee role accountabilities and expectations; manages performance to drive the right behaviors and improve results and provides useful real-time coaching, development activities and stretch assignments; supports employees with problem resolution

Develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals

Encourage employee feedback through formal and informal channels. Work with next level manager to acknowledge and take action on feedback to drive a trusting culture of open two-way communication, inclusivity, collaboration and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Required:

Must be at least 18 years old

Minimum 2 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center, and/or manufacturing operations environment

Knowledge of efficient and safe warehousing practices

Basic computer skills

Manual dexterity required for operating machinery

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs

Ability to work all day in a temperature-controlled environment (as low as 35 degrees)

Preferred:

High School Diploma or GED

Previous supervisory experience

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

Proven ability to effectively communicate information and/or instructions

Delivers detail oriented, accurate and organized results under pressure

Demonstrates the desire to operate in an entrepreneurial, multi-task environment

Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

$63,500.00 - $100,500.00

The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

EOE\Disabled\Veteran

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage

Enhanced Fertility benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid observed holidays

2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees

Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada

Paid parental leave

Paid time off to volunteer in your community

Charitable Giving Match Program

401(k) with 6% company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page

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Worksite address

long beach, CA, 90899, US

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