Shipping Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-14
Element Solutions
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Ferndale
Michigan
48220
United States

Element Solutions

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MACDERMID ENTHONE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions operates as a business unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day. 

 

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions is a global supplier of industrial metal and plastic finishing chemistries. We primarily design and manufacture chemical systems that protect and decorate surfaces. Our high-performance functional coatings improve resistance to wear and tear, such as hard chrome plating of shock absorbers for cars or provide corrosion resistance for appliance parts. Our decorative performance coatings apply finishes for parts in various end markets such as automotive interiors or jewelry surfaces. As part of our broader sustainable solutions platform, we also provide both chemistry and equipment for turnkey wastewater treatment and recycle and reuse solutions. Our industrial customer base is highly diverse and includes customers in the following end markets: appliances and electronics equipment; automotive parts; industrial parts; plumbing goods; construction equipment and transportation equipment. 

 

We strive to embody the five “Elements of our Culture,” our “5Cs”: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment. 

Who are we looking for?

This position is responsible for all day to day activities for shipping products and receiving raw materials. The position will also be responsible for inventory control in Ferndale as well as all DRP locations.

What will you be doing?

  • Interviews, hires, trains, leads, directs, motivates, reviews performance, and helps employees develop
  • Manages Shipping/Receiving employees, and Supervisor
  • Analyzes/prepares reports (Quality, Inventory, Shipping)
  • Interfaces/coordinates to schedule shipping with production
  • Takes proactive action toward safety/environmental affairs
  • Maintains ISO 9000 and ISO 14000
  • Reviews disposition and takes necessary action on items that have Planning action required, communicates with Sales for customer usage information and makes all appropriate stock level changes to the item masters, and coordinates movement of material to other stockrooms where needed.  Also adjusts work orders to accommodate rework/re-blend of non-conformance or slow/dead stock.
  • Runs the following updated query/report on a weekly basis:
  • Researches and analyzes data for customer complaints.
  • Runs cycle count program on daily basis.
  • Places replenishment work orders for finished goods and in-house manufacturing of raw materials.  (refer to WF-WI-7001
  • Reviews and advises status of Outstanding Customer Orders.  (refer to WF-WI-7009)  Also analyzes and reports root cause for outstanding customer orders.
  • Communicates daily with manufacturing, regarding customer's changing requirements and manufacturing capacity issues.
  • Responsible for identifying slow/dead stock through the MPS review process and is responsible to modify work orders accordingly.  (refer to WF-WI-7001)
  • Reports on manufacturing workorder schedule and status.

Who are You?

  • A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Ability to identify and resolve issues related to shipping. 
  • Ability to prioritize, set goals, and monitor employee performance.
  • Full supervisory and managerial skills.
  • Understanding of Chemical Manufacturing Operations.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning, DRP planning, and shipping and receiving.

 

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above.  If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. 

What competencies will you need?

  • Knowledge of MacDermid products preferred. 
  • Proficiency in SAP with understanding of MRP. 
  • Experience with inventory control practices.

We are Offering...

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus plan.? In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays. 

 

We are a performance driven culture where every individual has the opportunity to contribute through their actions and judgment. We strive to reward those who choose excellence through both recognition and compensation. Those who demonstrate good judgement, positive attitude, solid work ethics and ambitious objectives will see their responsibilities grow along with their compensation.

 

The typical base salary range for this position is between $94,402 and $138,604.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. 





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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