Talent Harbor · 20 hours ago
Shipping Manager
Talent Harbor is seeking a hands-on Shipping Manager to oversee daily shipping and yard operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing operations while ensuring shipments move safely and on time, all while leading a team and maintaining operational flow.
Responsibilities
Plan and oversee daily shipping, yard, and pickup operations
Assign work, manage stations, and ensure proper staffing coverage
Monitor shipping timelines and customer urgency to meet tight deadlines
Remove bottlenecks and solve same-day operational issues
Verify freight accuracy (BOLs, pallets, documentation)
Enforce safety protocols and maintain a compliant warehouse and yard
Supervise, coach, and support hourly shipping and warehouse staff
Keep shipping, pallet, and yard areas clean and organized
Jump in and perform Shipping Specialist and Removal Technician tasks when needed
Coordinate on-site pickup days, transport days, and staging of shipments
Review shipping paperwork and photos; audit for accuracy and compliance
Support training, retraining, and performance monitoring
Assist with customer issues related to shipping, including lost or damaged items
Manage schedules, call-offs, and coverage for time-sensitive work
Communicate updates, challenges, and improvement ideas to leadership
Support special projects and broader warehouse operations as needed
Qualification
Required
2–5 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or shipping operations
Prior supervisory or lead experience in an operational environment
Strong safety mindset with experience enforcing safety protocols
Ability to plan work and manage priorities under tight timelines
Comfort working hands-on in a physical, warehouse and outdoor setting
Strong communication and decision-making skills in fast-moving environments
High school diploma or equivalent experience required
Preferred
Forklift certification
Experience with outdoor logistics or yard operations
Background in high-volume or time-sensitive shipping environments
Familiarity with basic office tools (email, spreadsheets, documentation)
Technical training or certifications related to logistics or warehouse operations are a plus
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Talent Harbor
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase