Job Description

Join to apply for the Shipping Manager role at Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. in Salina, KS . The role is responsible for overseeing all outbound shipping operations within the manufacturing facility. It ensures that all outbound products are packaged, documented, and shipped accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate finished goods and repair parts system build schedule and forecast
• Plan, organize and manage daily shipping activities to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines
• Ensure orders are picked, packed and shipped accurately and in compliance with company standards
• Optimize transportation methods, freight costs, and carrier performance
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists and export paperwork
• Supervise, train and develop shipping team members
• Establish clear performance expectations, conduct evaluations and manage staffing needs
• Promote a safety?focused environment and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies
• Develop, implement and continuously improve shipping processes and logistics workflows
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on?time delivery, shipping accuracy and freight cost efficiency
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve shipping or packaging issues
• Work closely with inventory control to ensure accurate product availability
• Maintain various systems (ERP, WMS, TMS) and ensure data accuracy
• Oversee packaging material inventory and coordinate replenishment as needed
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including domestic and international shipping regulations
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from a four?year college or university; minimum two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to facilitate efficient cooperation between departments
• Ability to assess, prioritize and resolve plant issues and adapt to changing priorities
• Proficiency with MRP systems for production transactions
• Excellent interpersonal skills with prior management or supervisory experience

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self?motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world?class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us!

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Seniority level: Mid?Senior level. Employment type: Full?time. Job function: Management and Manufacturing. Industries: Machinery Manufacturing.

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