Shipping manager | Area Manager II

The posting, as F. Schumacher & Co. wrote it

Area Manager II / Warehouse & Shipping Manager

About Schumacher

• Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With more than 500 employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home. ” F. Schumacher & Co designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, rugs, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what's come before, and a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. F. Schumacher & Co is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is our people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company's core values, which are as follows:

• Preserve our Start-up spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage
• Practice Adaptability
• Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role sits within Paramount Handprints , our internal product mill based in Passaic, NJ, which manufactures hand-screen printed textiles and wallcoverings for both Schumacher's own channels and every third-party to-the-trade customer we serve.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Area Manager II / Warehouse & Shipping Manager to own the shipping, receiving, and warehouse function end-to-end for Paramount. This individual will be the single point of contact for all inbound and outbound movement. They will lead a team of 5–7; partner daily with production planning, FSCO procurement, and third-party customers; and build the systems, policies, and standards that ensure reliable receiving, accurate inventory, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will set the direction and own the outcomes, bringing rigor, standards, and consistency to an operation that is actively evolving and growing.

This role is based full-time, on-site in Passaic, NJ, aligned to production hours. It reports to the President, Paramount Handprints .

What You'll Do

• Lead the team. Lead a team of 5–7 shipping and warehouse associates, including the shipping and warehouse leads.
• Set the direction and hold the team accountable to key performance targets.
• Schedule and set daily priorities.
• Build a culture of ownership, quality, and pride ; recruit, develop, and retain talent.

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ting policies and procedures that stick and scale.

• Bilingual. Spanish fluency strongly preferred to lead a diverse floor team effectively.
• Technically fluent. Strong with ERP systems and MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word; Access a plus); quick to adopt and roll out new technology.
• Hands-on when it counts. Comfortable leading from the floor in an active production environment; able to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for periods as needed.
• Experienced across modes. Comfortable with parcel and LTL/freight, bills of lading, and customs/brokerage for overseas shipments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with textiles, wallcoverings, printing, or another made-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with to-the-trade or B2B customer service.

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan

Health Benefits

• Dental Coverage
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits

• 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local la