Shipping and Receiving Assistant Manager

Job Description

Assistant Shipping and Receiving Manager | McKamish Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at McKamish Inc., located in Pittsburgh, PA. McKamish Inc. manages the flow of various products and materials, and efficient logistics are critical to its operations. This role is essential for overseeing the daily flow of goods within the warehouse, ensuring that all items are received, stored, and shipped accurately and on time. The Assistant Shipping and Receiving Manager plays a critical part in upholding operational standards and supporting the overall efficiency of the company’s supply chain.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Pittsburgh, PA

• Team: Supports the Shipping and Receiving Manager, works closely with warehouse staff.
• Mission: Owns the daily oversight of product movement, from receipt to storage and shipment, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Tech Stack: Computer Skills

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations Oversight: Assist the Shipping and Receiving Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring a smooth workflow and the timely, accurate processing of all incoming and outgoing products.
• Team Leadership & Development: Provide direct guidance, training, and supervision to the shipping and receiving staff, ensuring adherence to established procedures and the consistent achievement of performance standards.
• Shipment Coordination & Quality Control: Coordinate all inbound and outbound shipments, meticulously ensuring products are correctly loaded, accurately identified, and verified to be free from damage prior to dispatch.
• Problem Resolution & Process Improvement: Proactively identify and resolve any operational issues or discrepancies related to shipping and receiving, working to maintain process integrity and efficiency.
• Inventory Management & Compliance: Play a key role in tracking and organizing warehouse inventory effectively, while also ensuring compliance with all company policies and safety regulations related to storage and handling.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Manager. Demonstrated strong knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures, logistics, and overall warehouse operations.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in shipping and receiving roles or broader warehouse operations.
• Skills: Demonstrated organizational skills for managing inventory and workflows, proficiency in computer skills for record-keeping and communication, and certified forklift operating experience.
• Bonus: Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A.