Warehouse Shipping Manager Overnight 3rd Shift Loading
Oakland County, MI - USA
Job Summary
Job Posting:
Since 1953 Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers complex projects simple successful and sustainable. We proactively solve problems adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers communities and each other. Ferguson a Fortune 500 company is proud to provide best-in-class products service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical Facilities Supply Fire and Fabrication HVAC Industrial Residential Trade Residential Building and Remodel Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36000 associates across 1700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of at a company you can believe in.
Ferguson is currently seeking a 3rd Shift Shipping Manager to join our team!
Shift time is M-F 8:30pm - 5:30am.
Responsibilities:
- Own overnight shipping and load execution for all outbound routes including first runs second runs and branch material staging supporting approximately 18 drivers with a team of 6 loaders
- Provide hands-on on-floor leadership throughout the shift by actively observing loading coaching associates in real time and correcting execution issues before trucks are released
- Ensure all routes are staged loaded scanned and verified in proper sequence enforcing scan-to-load discipline with minimal exceptions
- Conduct pre-release trailer and truck audits to confirm load accuracy completeness stop-order organization and safe build quality
- Maintain high load quality standards to ensure freight is deliverable securely loaded damage-free and organized for efficient driver offload
- Oversee proper pipe and oversized material handling including separation support stop-order readiness and grouping of related materials
- Supervise and actively participate in unloading inbound shipments and picking/shipping outbound orders ensuring accuracy of both product and paperwork
- Execute routine lane and dock walks (pipe rack floor) to maintain process control organization and cleanliness throughout the warehouse
- Ensure inventory integrity including completion and verification of daily cycle counts
- Maintain strict shipping documentation and compliance including route packets credits PO pickups transfers reroutes and Hazmat paperwork and audits
- Enforce warehouse safety standards and PPE compliance; maintain a safe controlled work environment and immediately report incidents or concerns to leadership
- Maintain security of the warehouse equipment and assets including strict key-control procedures with nightly accountability
- Investigate operational issues by verifying facts first identifying root cause and documenting corrective and preventive actions
- Hold associates directly accountable for repeated errors through documented coaching performance management and follow-up
- Support associate success through training development and performance feedback reinforcing standards and expectations
- Set the tone for the shift through professional solution-focused leadership ownership of outcomes and consistent execution to standard
Required Qualifications
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience in warehouse shipping or distribution operations
- Demonstrated ability to enforce standard work and process discipline in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills with follow-through on corrective actions
- Experience coaching associates and addressing performance and accountability issues directly
- Ability to work on the warehouse floor for extended periods and lead through active presence not desk-based management
- Clear professional communication skills with the ability to document findings and actions
Preferred Experience
- Experience with RF scanning systems and scan-to-load processes
- Knowledge of load building standards stop-order loading and damage prevention
- Familiarity with Hazmat shipping requirements and audits
- Experience managing overnight or high-volume shipping operations
At Ferguson we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health dental vision paid time off life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs including mental health coverage gender affirming and family building benefits paid parental leave associate discounts community involvement opportunities and more!
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Pay Range:
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$4331.70 - $9529.30-
Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.
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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A) which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
Ferguson Enterprises LLC. is an equal employment employerF/M/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Ferguson sells quality plumbing supplies, HVAC products, and building supplies to professional contractors and homeowners.