Tradebe is seeking a Shipping Operations Manager in Cincinnati, OH to oversee the daily operations of a skilled team of 2 (one chemist, and one driver), ensuring excellence in our lab packing business and other operations of our facility. You will have full P&L responsibility for this Cincinnati service center and will travel locally to customers in the area to build and maintain great relationships with their teams.
This on-site role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, manage complex projects, and contribute to a cleaner, safer environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Shipping Operations Manager, you’ll:
Service Center Leadership & Financial Oversight
- Maintain profit and loss (P&L) accountability for your assigned service center.
- Lead overall service center operations and communicate facility needs, challenges, and operational updates to regional management.
Customer Coordination & Service Delivery
- Serve as a point of contact for customers, providing updates and ensuring high-quality service.
Team Management & Development
- Provide training on lab packing, DOT compliance, safety protocols, and proper paperwork completion.
- Manage team schedules as well as hire, train, and coach team members to support their performance and growth.
Procurement & Facility Support
- Oversee purchasing activities for the service center, including generating purchase/work orders and reviewing service invoices.
- Ensure the service center is stocked with necessary tools and supplies (e.g., drums, PPE, labeling materials).
Compliance & Safety
- Maintain compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local environmental permits and health & safety regulations.
- Promote and enforce adherence to all environmental and Health & Safety policies.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Chemistry, or a related field is preferred.
- Proven experience with EPA/DOT regulations and pricing/quoting project scopes is preferred
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Ability to present technical information effectively.
- Experience working as a Field Chemist is preferred, but not required.
Why Tradebe?
At Tradebe, we offer more than just a job – we offer a career. With a supportive environment and competitive benefits, you’ll thrive both personally and professionally:
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
- Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision, including telehealth options
- 401k with Company Match
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Career Growth Opportunities: Leadership roles, career ladders, and professional development
- A Collaborative Culture that values your contributions
- Overtime may be required during specific periods and will be compensated accordingly.
- And so much more!
The salary for this position will range from $65,000-$75,000 depending on factors such as your location, experience, skills, and qualifications. Please note that the top end of the range is not guaranteed. This range is provided to offer transparency and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed offer. Final compensation will be determined through a thoughtful assessment of your background and fit for the role.
In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for bonus potential, in line with our company's bonus policies.
Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.