Shipping Production Leader

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of shipping and receiving personnel, providing guidance, training, and input towards performance evaluations.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support the overall supply chain and logistics operations.
• Implements measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Coordinates and oversees the daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring that shipments are accurately processed, packaged, and prepared for transportation.
• Collaborates with internal departments, including procurement, warehouse, and customer service, to ensure seamless coordination of orders and shipments.
• Maintains a safe and organized work environment, adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
• Provides training to new team members and conduct regular training sessions to enhance the team's skills and knowledge.
• Collaborates with carriers, suppliers, and other external partners to coordinate transportation and logistics activities.
• Supports the implementation of new shipping technologies and tools to enhance operational capabilities.
• Analyzes shipping data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Assists in the development and implementation of shipping-related policies, procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience in shipping and logistics.
• Certification(s): Forklift, Crane Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities.
• Strong knowledge of shipping processes, transportation modes, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in using shipping software and systems for tracking and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle shipping-related challenges effectively.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience in shipping and logistics.

Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours.
• Requires working in a manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.