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/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

Licenses / Certifications: N/A

Travel Requirements: N/A

Physical Requirements:Prolonge...