Shipping Lead

Reporting to the Distribution Manager, this safety-sensitive role supervises and monitors LTL operations. The position involves hands-on oversight using forklifts (sit-down, stand-up, and cherry picker), saws, pneumatic tools, hoists, pallet jacks, banders, and related equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare written instructions for LTL, truckload, and other shipping operations.
• Train employees across shifts on order packaging, shipping, and safety procedures.
• Oversee daily fulfillment to ensure on-time, same-day shipments.
• Participate in staffing activities including interviewing, performance reviews, and probation evaluations.
• Identify and resolve packaging, inventory, and shipping issues to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Supervise trailer loading and monitor shipping supply inventory.
• Maintain organized shipping and cable production areas; propose process improvements.
• Work with employees with work limitations and ensure a clean, safe work environment.
• Develop and present warehouse improvement proposals, including cost-benefit analyses for projects over $200.
• Understand and communicate departmental metrics and goals.
• Serve as backup to the Distribution Manager as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience