Global Export Manager
Indiana Packers CorporationIndiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats, with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling boneless ham brand in the United States) as well as several well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort, Indiana; Holland, Michigan; and Owensboro, Kentucky. We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our team members by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions up to 8%), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3,100 team members located across 14 different states, we are a big company with a small company culture. Indiana Packers Corporation is in Delphi, Indiana, just 15 minutes away from the greater Lafayette/West Lafayette area, home of Purdue University. Summary We are launching a new Export Manager role to own and optimize our end-to-end export operations. This leader will ensure timely, compliant international shipments; own export documentation; manage country-specific regulatory requirements; and lead a team of Export Clerks to successfully complete all export and regulatory requirements for customers. The ideal candidate combines hands-on export expertise with strong leadership, communication, and technology skills. Based in Delphi, Indiana within the Shipping and Distribution department; reports directly to the Director of Warehousing & Distribution and indirectly to the Superintendents of Distribution Operations. Opportunity to build and shape a new function during a warehouse expansion launch and lead a dedicated team to drive measurable impact on global operations. Responsibilities Lead daily shipping export operations to meet service levels, on-time departure, and accuracy targets and KPIs. Plan and schedule exports in coordination with warehousing, customer requirements, credits, distribution, carriers, rails, ocean liners, and freight forwarders. Oversee preparation, review, and maintenance of all export documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, shipper's letters of instruction, export declarations, licenses, etc.); maintain the export library and flowchart. Ensure compliance with country-specific regulations, Incoterms, export control requirements, sanctions/embargoes, denied party screening, and customs rules. Monitor changes in international trade laws and implement process updates and training accordingly. Manage relationships with carriers, customs brokers, and logistics partners; resolve exceptions and escalations. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Export Coordinators; allocate workload, set priorities, and manage performance. Track KPIs (on-time performance, documentation accuracy, cycle time, cost-to-serve) and drive continuous improvement. Maintain accurate systems data and records; prepare operational and compliance reports for Partner with Commercial Team and Distribution Operations to align capacity, staffing, and shipment priorities. Requirements Bachelor's degree in supply chain, International Business, Logistics, or a related field preferred 5+ years of hands-on export/logistics experience, including documentation and country-specific compliance Proven experience supervising or managing a small team in a fast-paced operatio…