Lead Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a Lead Shipping & Receiving Coordinator in Auburn Hills, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

This is a full-time hourly position based onsite in Auburn Hills, MI

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on customized, 1-of-1 automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter
• Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

As a Lead Shipping and Receiving Coordinator, you will help drive the daily flow of materials into, within, and out of the facility while supporting accurate, safe, and timely logistics operations. In this hands-on leadership role, you will coordinate freight activity, assist with shipping and receiving responsibilities, and serve as a key resource for troubleshooting logistics-related questions. You will also train and mentor S/R Specialists, support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and promote standardized work across the team.

This role is ideal for someone with logistics or supply chain experience who is organized, safety-focused, and motivated to help keep operations running smoothly.

• Actively oversee and participate in the movement of materials into, within, and out of the facility to ensure timely and accurate material flow.
• Perform all job functions associated with the S/R Specialist role, as needed, to support operational continuity.
• Coordinate truckload freight arrangements by developing freight requirements, requesting quotes from approved carriers, analyzing carrier proposals, and scheduling loads.
• Partner with Purchasing to create and manage freight-related purchase orders.

• Support and assist S/R Specialists and other JR team members in resolving logistics-related issues.
• Assist in developing training materials for S/R Specialists and Lead S/R Specialist role
• Provide hands‑on training and guidance to S/R Specialists and other Leads on job responsibilities, procedures, and best practices.
• Mentor logistics team members while modeling positive behavior, professionalism, and a strong team‑focused attitude.

• Participate in and promote Lean and Six Sigma initiatives related to Shipping and Receiving.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance efficiency, safety, accuracy, and throughput.
• Support the implementation of standardized work and best practices across logistics operations.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more of the following areas:
  • International shipping
  • Truckload freight arrangements
  • Information systems (Ops Manager, Job Track, Baan)
  • Material handling equipment usage and safety
  • Act as a key point of contact for logistics process knowledge and troubleshooting.

• Safely operate overhead cranes, hi-lo (forklift) equipment, and other material handling equipment as required.
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and OSHA requirements.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis as part of daily job duties.

This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

• 3+ years in a business environment; 2 or more years of logistics, materials management, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Logistics, Material Management or Supply Chain experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to accept direction and complete tasks as assigned while…