Job Description

S&S Activewear - Lockport, IL
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ABOUT US

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Shipping Manager is responsible to plan, direct and oversee the operations of the Shipping Department at the end of the day and thru all-day operations within S&S Activewear. The manager is responsible for hiring, overseeing, leading and developing Shipping associates. This position is also responsible for planning and maintaining work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage the optimum performance and safety of its people and other resources within the department. Enforce a culture that emphasizes safety, quality, continuous improvement, employee retention and development, and high level of performance.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

SALARIED: $66,000 - $79,000 with 10% bonus eligibility (based on experience)

Monday-Friday (4pm-2:30am), Full-Time, Exempt

Onsite: 16427 West Prologis Parkway - Lockport, IL 60441

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Planning, executing, and controlling the procurement, movement, and stationing of personnel, material, and other resources to achieve the 100% of the cutoff time.
• Promotes safety.
• Responsible for the shipping logistic.
• Conduct Kick Off Meetings.
• Oversee the operational functions of all elements associated with shipping orders.
• Prepare, provide and maintain departmental staffing model.
• Establish, implement and monitor departmental and employee productivity standards and goals.
• Develop efficient and accurate productivity metrics.
• Monitor daily departmental operations including truck schedules to ensure objectives are met.
• Participate in the development of Process improvements.
• Prepare daily performance and attendance reports.
• Monitor order progress and process to ensure on time delivery.
• Process orders and make necessary adjustments.
• Provide assistance and guidance in the shortage / case pick process function.
• Perform the overview function for trucks shipped.
• Responsible for accidents investigation reports.
• Monitor and correct the orders/line screen.
• Trouble shoot and resolve issues related to the shipping process and equipment (shipping lines, cars, etc)Responsible to elaborate end of the day report.
• Provide involvement in the planning and execution of Special Projects related to shipping.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Recruit, hire, train and implement development plan for all functions within the shipping department.
• Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the operating unit in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for disagreement over ideas, conflict and expeditious conflict resolution, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, supportiveness, and working effectively together to enable each employee and the department to succeed.
• Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization and that emphasizes the identified mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of shipping-related experience
• Experience in traffic management preferred
• Safety group participation experience is preferred
• A minimum of three years of responsible leadership experiences in management or supervisory positions.
• Knowledge of the functions, operation and mission of the specific department, such as knowledge of conveyors and related sortation systems
• Experience with material-handling equipment (i.e. fork lifts, order selectors, pack mules)Better than average written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a department and department staff members, including a large group of employees.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to the organization's management team that provides leadership and direction.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include knowledge of Excel and skills in Access.
• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices and employee relations.
• Evidence of the ability to practice a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational management skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the responsibilities of the manager's job, is required to talk and hear. Manage associates in the warehouse. Is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers. Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling of items up to 50 lbs. Moderate hand-eye coordination, near vision, far vision and hearing is required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The job will be performed entirely in the S&S Activewear warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The job will be performed in a shared office. Will work around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the manager's job.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.