Shipping Lead

Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties)

• Daily execution of clerical logistics functions in a production environment with emphasis on planning, scheduling, and shipping processes.
• Work on creating routes and shipping schedules for the operation.
• Create shipping documents and shipping instructions for all routes, deliveries, and pick-ups.
• Create and manage UPS/FEDEX shipments as needed.
• Examine outgoing shipment documentation to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Prepare bills of lading and maintain documentation of goods shipped.
• Direct others to prepare outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
• Track and communicate with LTL carriers regarding freight claims.
• Work with all departments to create and maintain the shipping schedule for high volume assembly manufacturing group.
• Ensure effective communication of priorities and order specific information with emphasis on retail and wholesale customers.
• Meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations by utilizing training and experience to create and maintain shipping schedule.
• Partner with Operations leaders to ensure operational goals are met daily.
• Data entry for hours worked by Shipping team.
• Assist with plant safety training activities.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Secondary Accountabilities

• Assist Warehouse Manager with operational activities and act as a backup as needed.
• Overtime as required.
• Adhere to safety practices.
• Adhere to 5S principles.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience in Transportation and Logistics or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day workflow of production staff.
• Follows timekeeping requirements for production staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Manages disciplinary action process of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Core Competencies

• Ability to foster trusting relationships, teamwork, and cross collaboration.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to hold others accountable through effective leadership.
• Demonstrates personal accountability for results.

Organizational Competencies

• Continuous Improvement
• Continuous Learning
• Agility
• Active Listening and Understanding
• Inclusive Decision Making
• Customer Focus
• Growth Mindset
• Steadfast Ethics and Integrity
• Creative Problem Solving
• Broad Perspective

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PRMS, RF Scanners
• Proficient with SAP or an equivalent ERP system

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing and walking on the manufacturing floor.

Work Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to manufacturing equipment and machinery, forklifts, and pallets.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme hot and cold weather conditions.
• Personal protective equipment is required in all areas of the production plant.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.