The Shipping Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating supply chain initiatives to ensure the best service for our customers from NGP West. This individual will manage and develop the shipping team by implementing new strategies to meet targets and efficiently manage the supply chain flow of our product to the Western U.S. and Canada. The Shipping Manager will report to the Plant Manager and is located in Carson City, NV.

SHIPPING MANAGER

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

Responsibilities:

· Review order form for product quantity and dimensions.

· Executes logistical strategy that delivers operational excellence, resulting in world-class customer service efficiency by using lean methodologies.

· Provide leadership and direction in areas of Finished Product, Raw Materials, and Physical Inventory.

· Develop and implement cost reduction and process improvement projects to support capital reduction initiatives.

· Monitors stock levels, quantity, delivery times, freight, efficiency.

· Drives team to successfully implement continuous improvement strategies. Understands the importance of getting buy-in from team.

· Works collaboratively with planning, customer service, and production to achieve high customer success rate.

Requirements and Qualifications:

· 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain (manufacturing preferred)

· 2+ years of experience leadership

· Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field (preferred)

· Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles (Kaizen, six sigma etc).

· Strong analytical capabilities including data analysis, understanding of department’s significance to company cost initiatives.

· Continuous improvement mind-set with ability to teach and lead others.

· Collaborative approach to team and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to meet

The above description does not mean that the described duties are all that may be required. Not all jobs are 40 hour jobs and the amount of time spent on the job will be set by the amount of available work and approved standards.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

· You’ll be working for an employer of choice. As voted on by our employees, NGP is a regional winner of the Memphis Top Workplaces award for the past 8 years, and a national winner for the past 3 years. · You’ll have opportunities to grow your career. NGP is a fast-paced, growing company offering avenues to make a significant impact and advance your career.

You’ll be competitively compensated. NGP offers a first-rate benefits package including:

· Competitive pay

· 401K match

· Excellent health insurance coverage

· Dental insurance

· A flexible spending account (FSA)

· Short-term disability coverage

· Complimentary long-term disability coverage

· Complimentary life insurance coverage

· You’ll join a culture of continuous improvement. NGP empowers our employees and offers regular leadership development opportunities and tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000/year to help our team learn and grow.

· We’ll celebrate your success. As a family-run business, NGP is all about relationships, and that starts by recognizing our outstanding employees. You can expect regular employee appreciation events to connect with the broader team and celebrate your individual achievements and our company’s collective success.

National Guard Products is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Employment with National Guard Products is at will and the employee or employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities occasionally, as needed.

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