Overview
Z Technologies Corporation is an established, family-owned industrial paint and coatings manufacturer located in Redford, Michigan. We are seeking an experienced Shipping & Logistics Manager to oversee our shipping department, warehouse operations, freight transportation, and hazardous materials shipping compliance.
This is a hands-on management position requiring both operational leadership and the ability to manage freight carriers, control transportation costs, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily shipping, receiving, packaging, and warehouse operations.
- Supervise shipping personnel and assist with daily shipping activities when necessary.
- Coordinate LTL, full truckload, and expedited shipments.
- Negotiate freight rates and manage trucking companies and freight brokers.
- Ensure compliance with DOT hazardous materials shipping regulations, including proper packaging, labeling, documentation, and classification.
- Manage bills of lading, freight claims, and shipping records.
- Coordinate closely with production, purchasing, and customer service.
- Improve shipping efficiency, inventory accuracy, and on-time deliveries.
- Maintain safe warehouse operations and develop effective shipping procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of shipping, logistics, or warehouse management experience.
- Experience supervising warehouse or shipping personnel.
- Working knowledge of DOT hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR).
- Experience negotiating freight rates and coordinating transportation.
- Strong computer, organizational, and communication skills.
- Chemical, paint, coatings, or industrial manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar business software desirable.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: $85,000–$110,000, depending on qualifications.
- Health and dental insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Stable, long-term opportunity with an established Michigan manufacturer.
Z Technologies Corporation is seeking a dependable, hands-on manager who can take full responsibility for both shipping department operations and company logistics.
Pay: From $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- traffic and logistics: 5 years (Required)
- DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations: 5 years (Required)
- truck scheduling and planning: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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