Shipping Lead

Job Summary

The Shipping Lead coordinates daily shipping and receiving operations while serving as the working leader of the warehouse team. This role assigns work, monitors workflow, ensures safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and on-time shipments, and partners with Production, Customer Service, and carriers to meet business objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Lead daily shipping, receiving, staging, and warehouse operations.

· Assign and prioritize work based on production schedules, carrier deadlines, and staffing.

· Monitor dock activity, manage Conduit dock appointments, and adjust resources to meet shipping commitments.

· Perform and oversee loading, unloading, trailer inspections, and DOT-compliant load securement.

· Operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment safely.

· Ensure accuracy of Bills of Lading, pick sheets, packing lists, receiving documents, and inventory transactions.

· Investigate inventory discrepancies, shipping errors, and damaged freight; implement corrective actions.

· Lead daily shift meetings, weekly safety huddles, and company safety standdowns.

· Train and coach associates on SOPs, equipment operation, safety, and warehouse processes.

· Monitor performance and partner with the Plant Manager and HR on coaching and corrective actions.

· Maintain warehouse safety, PPE compliance, forklift inspections, and 5S housekeeping standards.

· Coordinate daily with Production, Customer Service, and carriers regarding priorities and issues.

· Track KPIs including on-time shipping, inventory accuracy, receiving performance, and damage rates.

· Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, efficiency, and material flow.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement/Work Experience

· High School Diploma or GED required.

· 3–5 years of warehouse/shipping experience in manufacturing.

· Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.

· Valid driver's license required; CDL if required by facility.

· Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

· Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and inventory control skills