Shipping & Receiving Lead - Allegan Area

Salary Range: $53,000 - $77,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in shipping & receiving lead? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Allegan seeking skilled Shipping & Receiving Leads.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Allegan seeking experienced Shipping & Receiving Leads. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

• Oversee daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead and train a team of shipping and receiving associates.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and logistics to meet shipping deadlines.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and quality control standards.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation, including bills of lading and customs forms.

• 3-5 years experience in shipping, receiving, or warehousing within a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a small team
• Proficient in using ERP/MRP systems for inventory management and transaction processing
• Strong knowledge of shipping and receiving best practices, including safety regulations and quality control
• Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, with current certification preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and inventory control

• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
• Certification in forklift operation and safety.
• Proficiency in using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor junior staff.
• Experience with inventory management software beyond basic ERP functionality.

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The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters:
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