Shipping Lead

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Shipping Lead will oversee and coordinate the work of employees who transport materials, supplies, and finished products.

• Ensures that the necessary equipment is available and in working order to complete assignments.
• Leads team in conducting daily safety checks on equipment, including forklift trucks and specific portions of tractor-trailer and over-the-road trucks.
• Inspects quality and quantity of supplies and equipment delivered to the team.
• Verifies that outgoing deliveries meet company quality standards, and that order slips match and have the appropriate signatures.
• Maintains inventory, which includes keeping records in an inventory management system, acquiring additional stock as required, and distributing items from stock to fulfill requisitions.
• Keeps team members informed about rules, regulations, policies, and objectives.
• Maintains detailed and accurate work records.
• Collaborates with the team to identify ways to improve department effectiveness; implements viable ideas.
• Resolves conflicts that arise among team members and/or other employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Assists with training of team members.
• Oversees the daily workflow; oversees scheduling and assignments of the assigned team.
• Provides performance feedback that is timely and constructive.

• Experience leading a team of peers.
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate team to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to solve conflicts among coworkers.
• Ability to remain organized.
• Basic understanding of records, inventories, and other routine documentation used in the warehouse.
• Thorough understanding of warehouse procedures and regulations.

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate's degree preferred.
• At least two years of related work experience required.
• Ability to use a forklift

• Prolonged periods of standing/walking as an active leader.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.