Team Lead, Shipping -1st Shift (8am - 4:30pm)

About the role

The Shipping Team Lead is responsible for ensuring the processing of physical inventory via a multiple carrier shipping system, FedEx Café system and UPS WorldShip system for all outbound shipments scheduled to ship.

Responsibilities

• Utilize powered conveyors, manifest stations, automated paper machines and automatic tapers to safely and efficiently ship packages at a rate less than 1 minute per carton shipped.
• Utilize powered equipment to safely and efficiently transport and load shipped packages.
• Delegate work assignments and prioritize tasks.
• Able to rate shop for outbound freight shipments.
• Able to create customs invoices for international shipping.
• Use computer systems to generate reports, able to trouble shoot and rectify reports.
• Manage relationships with vendor partners.
• Field inbound calls and emails for transportation related questions.
• Ensure team goals are met and all activities assigned are completed efficiently and accurately by tracking productivity and errors.
• Review and approve all time off requests.
• Track employee attendance.
• Delegate work assignments to team and prioritize tasks.
• Focus on quality ensuring the accuracy of the tasks performed by following ISO processes.
• Review work instructions annually.
• Assess skill sets of team members, record findings and train as needed.
• Recommend and track measures implemented to improve quality or increase task efficiencies.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two or more years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution center preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. with reasonable accommodation.
• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Able to achieve powered equipment certification.
• Able to work independently.

Other Information

• This is a salaried position (exempt).
• First shift is Monday through Friday.
• Work is performed in a non-controlled temperature environment.
• Warehouse noise is emitted from forklifts and powered conveyor systems.
• SGI is a smoke-free environment.
• SGI, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.