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Position: Shipping Manager Location: Greater Barrie Area On-site 100% Job Type: Permanent, full-time Our client in the Building Materials industry is seeking an experienced Shipping Manager to lead their shipping, and material handling operations in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role is responsible for overseeing logistics execution, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, managing a small team, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet customer delivery timelines. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic oversight and hands-on operational expertise. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee and manage daily shipping, and packaging operations to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely outbound and inbound logistics. - Coordinate with internal departments including Production, Quality Assurance, and Logistics, to align shipping activities with overall production and delivery schedules. - Ensure all customer orders are shipped with proper documentation, QA approvals, and in accordance with established standards and regulatory compliance. - Monitor raw material and finished goods inventory levels and proactively coordinate shunting or storage requirements as needed. - Supervise the loading of bulk tankers and packaged product shipments, maintaining high safety and quality standards. - Lead and develop a team of shipping staff by providing training, scheduling, and performance feedback; ensure adequate coverage across all shifts. - Maintain up-to-date and accurate shipping records, including weight verification, labeling, shipment logs, and any required compliance documentation. - Monitor equipment (e.g., forklifts, baggers, stretch wrappers) for readiness and safety compliance; coordinate maintenance needs where necessary. - Uphold a clean, organized, and safe work environment by ensuring proper housekeeping and adherence to all workplace health and safety protocols. - Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in the shipping process and proposing or implementing corrective actions. Qualifications: - Post-secondary education in logistics, supply chain, operations, or a related field is an asset. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in a shipping/receiving or logistics role, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. - Strong working knowledge of warehouse equipment operation and safety standards; valid forklift certification is an asset. - Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment. - Proficient in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and comfortable using inventory and shipping management systems. - Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Please send your resume in Word format to Michele Knezaurek at . REFER A PERM HIRE AND EARN UP TO $1,000! For more details, click here . OUR VIRTUAL DOORS ARE OPEN! Were also bringing the interviews to you by various web applications, virtually! Contact us today for your next opportunity.