Mgr I, Logistics

Smurfit Kappa

$78K — $130K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, Associates or Bachelor's preferred
  • 3+ years of production leadership experience
  • 3+ years of logistics/industrial/shipping experience
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively
  • Aptitude to calculate shipping/delivery costs
  • Strong focus on safety in the workplace
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily shipping functions and activities
  • Maximize trailer utilization to reduce shipping costs
  • Ensure safety compliance and promote a collaborative safety culture
  • Prepare management reports on shipping metrics
  • Monitor and coordinate courier rates for cost efficiency
  • Utilize shipping knowledge to ensure timely deliveries
  • Communicate effectively with management and staff

Benefits

  • Corporate culture emphasizing integrity, respect, and accountability
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities
  • Generous benefits starting on day one, including medical and dental
  • 401 K Matching and Tuition Reimbursement available
  • Commitment to sustainability, safety, and inclusion in business practices
Full Job Description
General Information

Job ID
ATR66353

Posting Job Title
Shipping Manager

Locations
NY Deer Park

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
24-Aug-2026

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

Career Opportunity:

The Shipping Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily activities for shipping functions of all outgoing products to customers, managing all aspects of shipping and transferring product and materials, verifying and recording information on incoming and outgoing shipments, and providing leadership to shipping personnel.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock
  • Schedule inbound and outbound loads/manage inbound and outbound shipments
  • Maximize trailer utilization and efficiently use trailer pool to reduce costs
  • Ensure subordinates work safely and contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results
  • Prepare daily and monthly management reports to communicate critical shipping information
  • Coordinate and monitor courier rates to select the lowest rate to minimize shipping cost and remain within budget
  • Utilize knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates to determine shipping priorities and methods for delivery to assure on-time delivery and exceptional customer service.
  • Communicate with various levels of management and departments to ensure that goals are accomplished


What you need to succeed:
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, Associates or Bachelor's preferred.
  • 3+ years of production leadership experience
  • 3+ years of logistics/industrial/shipping experience - Required
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively
  • Focus on increasing customer satisfaction by ensuring obligations are met in timely manner
  • Aptitude to calculate estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery functions.
  • Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other managers, staff, and vendors
  • Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office- Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills.


What we offer:
  • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
  • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
  • Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one. Employee discounts, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness program.
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.


The salary range for this position is $78,000.00 - $130,000.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 29-Oct-2026.

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