Shipping Receiving Lead

Description

Job Title: Shipping Lead

Department: Shipping/Warehouse

Reports To: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Shipping Lead coordinates daily shipping and receiving operations while serving as the working leader of the

warehouse team. This role assigns work, monitors workflow, ensures safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and on

time shipments, and partners with Production, Customer Service, and carriers to meet business objectives.

• Lead daily shipping, receiving, staging, and warehouse operations.
• Assign and prioritize work based on production schedules, carrier deadlines, and staffing.
• Monitor dock activity, manage Conduit dock appointments, and adjust resources to meet shipping commitments.
• Perform and oversee loading, unloading, trailer inspections, and DOT-compliant load securement.
• Operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment safely.
• Ensure accuracy of Bills of Lading, pick sheets, packing lists, receiving documents, and inventory transactions.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, shipping errors, and damaged freight; implement corrective actions.
• Lead daily shift meetings, weekly safety huddles, and company safety stand downs.
• Train and coach associates on SOPs, equipment operation, safety, and warehouse processes.
• Monitor performance and report to the Plant Manager needs for coaching and corrective actions.
• Maintain warehouse safety, PPE compliance, forklift inspections, and 5S housekeeping standards.
• Coordinate daily with Production, Customer Service, and carriers regarding priorities and issues.
• Track KPIs including on-time shipping, inventory accuracy, receiving performance, and damage rates.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, efficiency, and material flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Education Requirement/Work Experience
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of warehouse/shipping experience in manufacturing.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL if required by facility.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and inventory control skills

• Accountability – We take full responsibility for our actions and outcomes, ensuring transparency and trust with our stakeholders, customers, associates, and the environment. {
  
  Competencies:
  
  Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning & Organizing, Resilience, Time Management/Prioritization and Learning Agility}
• Innovation – We champion creativity and collaboration, continually striving to deliver groundbreaking solutions that transform our industry and exceed expectations. {
  
  Competencies:
  
  Creativity & Curiosity, Continuous Improvement, Vision & Strategic Thinking, and Collaboration & Teamwork}
• Integrity – We uphold the highest ethical standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in every decision and action, fostering trust at all levels in our organization. {
  
  Competencies:
  
  Honesty, Consistency & Dependability and Commitment to Excellence}
• Adaptability – We embrace change agility and resilience, staying flexible and proactive in a constantly evolving world. {
  
  Competencies:
  
  Communication, Results Oriented and Flexibility}
• Caring – We prioritize the well-being of our people, communities, and business partners, recognizing that their success and happiness are vital to our own. {
  
  Competencies:
  
  Organizational Savvy, Risk Management, Compliance, Diversity, and Empathy}
• Passion – We are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, demonstrating determination to succeed while maintaining humility and respect for others. {
  
  Competencies:
  
  Commitment, Persistence & Tenacity, Humility and Respect}

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and must be…