Assistant Manager - Shipping

Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. is looking to add to our team! We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager – Shipping to help support the planning and managing of logistics, warehousing, and transportation of the companies supply chain. This role is key to keeping operations running smoothly while coordinating daily shipping activities and leading a team. Join a team that takes pride in working together to deliver quality plants and exceptional service to our customers.

Overview:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the management of logistics, warehousing, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments
• Supervise, coach and train shipping department workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations and OSHA requirements regarding MHE
• Maintain company fleet vehicles
• Assist in managing custodial services for the business

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as required.
• Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Employee Handbook
• Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Safety Handbook.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or in Business Administration preferred.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a pick/pack/ship environment.
• Fluency in Microsoft Excel & Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Spanish highly desired but not required
• Ability to work in both warehouse and greenhouse environments.
• Must possess the ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move 30 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule during peak seasons to accommodate volume.

Performance Requirements:

• Must maintain a level of performance equivalent to company standards, that being a “Meets Expectations” in all areas of your performance evaluations (including but not limited to, Self and Management reviews).
• This position is expected to average 45 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate business and operational needs, as well as periodic special projects.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616) 846-4729.