Description:
Job Title: Shipping Lead
Department: Shipping/Warehouse
Reports To: Plant Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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 report to the Plant Manager needs for 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
Requirements:
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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
Core Values
Our core values define how we work and what we expect from every associate. The ideal candidate will
consistently demonstrate these values in performing the responsibilities of this role. Each core value represents
essential behaviors and competencies aligned with the duties and qualifications of the position.
- Accountability – We take full responsibility for our actions and outcomes, ensuring transparency and
trust with our stakeholders, customers, associates, and the environment. {Competencies: Problem
Solving, Decision Making, Planning & Organizing, Resilience, Time Management/Prioritization and
Learning Agility}
- Innovation – We champion creativity and collaboration, continually striving to deliver groundbreaking
solutions that transform our industry and exceed expectations. {Competencies: Creativity & Curiosity,
Continuous Improvement, Vision & Strategic Thinking, and Collaboration & Teamwork}
- Integrity – We uphold the highest ethical standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in
every decision and action, fostering trust at all levels in our organization. {Competencies: Honesty,
Consistency & Dependability and Commitment to Excellence}
- Adaptability – We embrace change agility and resilience, staying flexible and proactive in a constantly
evolving world. {Competencies: Communication, Results Oriented and Flexibility}
- Caring – We prioritize the well-being of our people, communities, and business partners, recognizing
that their success and happiness are vital to our own. {Competencies: Organizational Savvy, Risk
Management, Compliance, Diversity, and Empathy}
- Passion – We are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, demonstrating determination to succeed
while maintaining humility and respect for others. {Competencies: Commitment, Persistence &
Tenacity, Humility and Respect}
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision and must be able to read production tags, labels, inspect parts, and navigate production aisleways.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk and required to reach with hands and
arms and stoop/crouch, bend or twist. The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, and/or move material
and work in awkward positions, such as underneath equipment, or working around machines in operations
area. The employee must be able to work from ladders/platforms as needed, safely operate a forklift, and
communicate (verbally and visually) with pedestrians. The employee must be able to inspect the forklift as
required and communicate issues. Must have the ability to provide clear explanation and direction on issues and
resolutions. Must be able to apply critical thinking to perform problem solving for complex tasks, including
recognizing hazards and mitigating risk.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of most manufacturing
environments with proximity to other production associates, materials, and machinery. The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate to high level with ear protection required. Moderate exposure to heat, cold,
and noise. Heat and cold exposure is dependent on external weather temperatures. Work areas may occasionally
have wet or damp conditions.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those
assigned to a particular position. This document in no way states or implies that this is as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal
responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Company reserves the right to change,
