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Container Manager Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Production Management Trainee, Burlington, IA Silgan Containers is seeking a Production Management Development Trainee. Join Silgan's Production Management Development Program at our Burlington, IA ...

IA · On-site

Silgan Containers is seeking a Production Management Development Trainee in Fort Madison, IA Join Silgan's Production Management Development Program and gain the skills and experience you need to ...

Clean and inspect containers to ensure they are presentable for delivery to customer * Coordinate rental paperwork and payment with the customer * Communicate with the Driver Lead or Market Manager ...

Clean and inspect containers to ensure they are presentable for delivery to customer * Coordinate rental paperwork and payment with the customer * Communicate with the Driver Lead or Market Manager ...

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... Containers London and One Hundred Shoreditch in London and most recently, Hotel Park Ave in New ... Manage and optimise all distribution channels (direct, OTAs, GDS) to maximise visibility and ...

Specialist, Warehouse Operations

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$16.50 - $20.25/hr

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital ... E mpty collected material from containers; cut open bags, dump payloads, empty roll-arounds Sort ...

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Container Manager information

What is a container manager?

Container Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the handling, storage, and movement of shipping containers within ports, warehouses, or logistics facilities. They coordinate container logistics to ensure efficient use of space, proper tracking, and timely delivery or dispatch. Their role often involves supervising teams, maintaining safety standards, and optimizing workflow processes related to container management. Container Managers also use specialized software to monitor container status and manage inventory. This position is vital for smooth operations in supply chain and transportation industries.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a container manager?

To thrive as a Container Manager, you need strong logistics management skills, familiarity with port or warehouse operations, and typically a background in supply chain management or a related field. Proficiency in inventory management systems, container tracking software, and possibly certifications like the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code are valuable. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for coordinating teams and ensuring efficient operations. These competencies are essential to ensure the safe, timely, and cost-effective movement and storage of containers within the supply chain.

What challenges does a container manager face when overseeing container logistics?

Container Managers often deal with challenges such as coordinating schedules for container arrivals and departures, ensuring compliance with safety and customs regulations, and managing unexpected delays due to weather or port congestion. Additionally, they must maintain clear communication with shipping companies, warehouse staff, and transportation providers to optimize efficiency. Adapting quickly to dynamic conditions and resolving logistical issues are key aspects of the role that require strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

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Warehouse Supervisor

Fort Dodge, IA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, shipping, inventory control, and material handling.

  • Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments and ensure accurate shipping documentation.

  • Supervise warehouse staffing, work schedules, and provide employee training and performance feedback.


Job description

Silgan Containers is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, including inventory, shipping, and receiving within a manufacturing warehouse environment.

Why Silgan

Silgan Containers offers stable employment and longterm career opportunities within manufacturing and warehouse operations, including:

  • Competitive pay with annual merit increases

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

  • 401(k) with dollarfordollar company match

  • Paid vacation and holidays

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • A strong focus on safety, consistency, and internal advancement within manufacturing warehouses

What You Will Do:

  • Provide daily warehouse supervisor oversight of receiving, shipping, inventory control, and material handling operations

  • Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments of finished goods and materials within the manufacturing warehouse

  • Ensure accurate preparation and validation of shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading and manifests

  • Ensure compliance with warehouse safety procedures, material handling standards, and plant safety initiatives

  • Maintain forklift safety audits and oversee lift truck operations and preventive maintenance schedules

  • Manage inventory rotation, dunnage inventory, and space utilization within the warehouse

  • Coordinate with production, inventory control, inside sales, and plant planning to improve manufacturing workflow

  • Supervise warehouse staffing levels, work schedules, and daily workflow

  • Provide employee training, coaching, performance feedback, and documentation as required

  • Assist corporate and plant continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and sanitation standards

  • Prepare and manage departmental budget requirements and anticipate future material handling needs

  • Ensure proper handling of hazardous materials and international shipments, as applicable

  • Apply union contract requirements, where applicable

What You Bring

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • A minimum of three years of experience in warehousing, receiving, inventory control, or materials management within a manufacturing environment

  • A minimum of two years of supervisory experience

  • Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, receiving processes, inventory control, and material handling practices

  • Experience working with safety programs and compliance in a manufacturing warehouse environment

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

  • Familiarity with warehouse management systems, bar code technology, and inventory systems; AS400 experience is a plus

Take the Next Step

Apply today to join Silgan Containers as a Warehouse Supervisor accountable for manufacturing warehouse operations. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to safe, efficient, and reliable warehouse performance within a manufacturing plant environment.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.