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Lead, Shipping & Receiving

TRIUMPH · West Hartford, CT · 2 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

Position Overview

Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is seeking a Lead Coordinator - Shipping and Receiving to support the warehouse operations in a fast-paced aerospace environment. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant handling of aerospace parts, materials, and tooling.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Warehouse Manager in coordinating daily warehouse operations, including receiving, stocking, material movement, shipping, and kitting.
  • Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, including AS9100, FAA, and company quality requirements.
  • Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts, audits, and root cause investigations of discrepancies.
  • Oversee proper handling and storage of sensitive aerospace components, including serialized, traceable, or hazardous materials.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and inventory accuracy.
  • Train, mentor, and direct warehouse associates, including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
  • Collaborate with production and planning to ensure timely material availability for manufacturing operations.
  • Monitor warehouse KPIs such as on-time delivery, accuracy, productivity, and safety compliance.
  • Assist with maintaining warehouse layout, 5S standards, and material flow optimization.
  • Act as backup to the Warehouse Manager during absences.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of warehouse or supply chain experience; aerospace or defense industry preferred.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse best practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret aerospace documentation (certifications, packing slips, BOMs, etc.).
  • Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements such as AS9100, DFARS, ITAR, or FAA guidelines.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a warehouse environment.
  • Forklift certification preferred.

Core Competencies

  • Attention to detail
  • Safety-driven mindset
  • Team leadership
  • Process discipline
  • Communication and coordination
  • Continuous improvement orientation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible plan options (including telehealth)
  • Healthcare spending accounts
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Incentives and performance-based rewards
  • Exciting growth and development opportunities
  • Empowered by TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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