Shipping Production Leader

Job Description

• Leads a team of shipping and receiving personnel, providing guidance, training, and input towards performance evaluations.
• Coordinates and oversees the daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring that shipments are accurately processed, packaged, and prepared for transportation.
• Collaborates with internal departments, including procurement, warehouse, and customer service, to ensure seamless coordination of orders and shipments.
• Monitors inventory levels to prevent overstocking or shortages and maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Ensures that shipments are properly packaged, labeled, and documented to prevent damage and errors during transit.
• Addresses and resolves any issues or discrepancies related to shipments, such as delays, damaged goods, or order discrepancies.
• Utilizes shipping software and systems to track shipments, manage inventory, and generate reports on shipping activities.
• Optimizes shipping processes and workflows to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Maintains a safe and organized work environment, adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
• Provides training to new team members and conducts regular training sessions to enhance the team's skills and knowledge.
• Collaborates with carriers, suppliers, and other external partners to coordinate transportation and logistics activities.
• Supports the implementation of new shipping technologies and tools to enhance operational capabilities.
• Analyzes shipping data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Assists in the development and implementation of shipping-related policies, procedures, and best practices.

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience in shipping and logistics.

• Forklift
• Crane

• Strong knowledge of shipping processes, transportation modes, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in using shipping software and systems for tracking and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Problem‑solving abilities and the capacity to handle shipping-related challenges effectively.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure.

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours.
• Requires working in a manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

Longview, TX

Shipping Production Leader

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Machinery Manufacturing