At Vortex Companies we live our values: respect, empathy, passion, humility, and integrity. We’re not just moving products; we’re building trust with our customers, protecting our employees, and empowering people to succeed.

We are currently seeking a Shipping Department Manager to lead our domestic and international shipping operations at our Spectrum/Fortress location. This role requires a servant leader who empowers employees, builds a culture of safety, ensures compliance with D.O.T. regulations, and delivers outstanding customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and empower the shipping team through values-based, servant leadership.
Promote and model a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with D.O.T. regulations and workplace safety standards.
Manage and optimize domestic and international shipping processes, including Incoterms, customs, and freight forwarding.
Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Production, and Procurement to ensure accurate and on-time deliveries.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service.
Track performance metrics and drive accountability for results.

This position is salaried exempt working M-TH 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with Friday's as required).

Please Note: This position is a non-remote position and we do not offer relocation assistance if the position is offered.

Why Join Us

At Spectrum Metalcraft, you’ll be part of a culture that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We believe in empowering our people to take ownership of their work while providing the support and resources needed to succeed. As the Shipping Department Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on our operations, grow your leadership skills, and contribute to the success of a company committed to delivering quality and reliability to our customers.

What We're Looking for:

5+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, or supply chain; 2+ years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of D.O.T. requirements and both domestic and international shipping methods/terms.
Proven servant leader who supports, coaches, and empowers employees.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset.
Experience with shipping systems, ERP, or logistics management tools preferred.

- Competitive benefit packages and excellent work culture.
- Contemporary office space and clean manufacturing environment.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions.
- Health Insurance (Traditional and High Deductible Health Plan).
- Voluntary plans: Dental, Vision, Cancer, Disability and Voluntary Life.
- Quarterly Company Events (Spring BBQ, Summer Pool Party, Fall event, Holiday Party).
- On-site workout facilities including showers and locker rooms.
- Profit Sharing Plan with year-end bonus program.
- Corporate Wellness Program - lab work and bio-metric screening, wellness presentations, and healthy challenges.

APPLICATION FORM WAIVER

In exchange for the consideration of my job application by Salina Vortex Corporation, I agree that:

Neither the acceptance of this application nor the subsequent entry into any type of employment relationship, either in the position applied for or any other position, and regardless of the contents of employee handbooks, personnel manuals, benefit plans, policy statements, and the like as they may exist from time to time, or other Salina Vortex practices, shall serve to create an actual or implied contract of employment, or to confer any right to remain an employee of Salina Vortex, or otherwise to change in any respect the employment-at-will relationship between it and the undersigned, and that relationship cannot be altered except by a written instrument signed by the President /or CFO of the Company. Both the undersigned and Salina Vortex may end the employment relationship at any time, without specified notice or reason. If employed, I understand that the Vortex may unilaterally change or revise their benefits, policies and procedures and such changes may include reduction in benefits.

I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application. I understand that the misrepresentation or omission of facts called for is cause for dismissal at any time without any previous notice. I hereby give the Company permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others, and hereby release the Company from any liability as a result of such contract.

I also understand that (1) Salina Vortex has a drug and alcohol policy that provides for pre-employment testing as well as testing after employment; (2) consent to and compliance with such policy is a condition of my employment; and (3) continued employment is based on the successful passing of testing under such policy. I further understand that continued employment may be based on the successful passing of job-related physical examinations.

I understand that, in connection with the routine processing of your employment application, Salina Vortex may request from a consumer reporting agency an investigative consumer report including information as to my credit records, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. Upon written request from me, Vortex, will provide me with additional information concerning the nature and scope of any such report requested by it, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

I further understand that my employment with Salina Vortex will have a sixty (60) days benefit waiting period, and further that at any time during the waiting period or thereafter, my employment relation with Salina Vortex is terminable at will for any reason by either party.

This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications.

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