Shipping Lead

Shipping Lead

The position of Shipping Lead drives hands on leadership to warehouse operators 1-3, assures the safe completion of daily tasks, maintains operational goals and acts as a bridge between Operators and Supervisors. As a Shipping Lead, you will coordinate the activities of workers responsible for picking product and preparing it for same day shipping direct to customers as well as batch orders sent to warehouses. Organization and ability to communicate clearly and accurately are critical to success in this role. Your day will be spent managing inbound core, verifying truckload transfers and overseeing the team, maintaining safety and accuracy, and fulfilling requests to ensure daily demands are met and processes run smoothly within the department.

ETE REMAN is the largest independent aftermarket automatic transmission remanufacturer in the United States. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we've been rebuilding transmissions since 1985 — and we're still growing strong. With more than 800 team members, ETE REMAN is a place where people can build their career, learn new skills, and be part of a team that wins together.

The demand for our transmissions remains strong no matter the economy. Our work reduces waste, keeps vehicles on the road, and helps customers save money. ETE REMAN is for people who take pride in their work and want to create something real. We're a team that values quality, honesty, and getting better every single day. You'll find opportunity here — if you're ready to learn, grow, and go all-in. The pace is fast. The expectations are high. And the roadmap? You'll help draw it. We're growing quickly, built to last through any market, and still grounded in our family-owned roots. That means you get the best of both worlds — a tight-knit, no-nonsense culture with room to advance and make your mark.

At ETE REMAN, we expect every team member to:

• Bring a positive attitude and support your teammates
• Focus on quality and keep customer satisfaction at the center of everything you do
• Follow established policies and processes, while staying flexible as things evolve
• Show up on time, stay engaged, and work with passion, urgency, and focus
• Aim to not only meet but exceed goals
• Make continuous improvement a daily goal

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct all activities in a safe manner; lead by example and promote a positive safety culture
• Accurately process and move raw materials (cores) and finished goods on the factory floor.
• Lead the team in loading/unloading transfer trailers on a daily basis to support ETE's daily production goals
• Effectively utilize our ERP system to correctly process core transfers (including put-away, pod washing, etc.)
• Sustain the ability of coaching, counseling and supporting others in a professional manner
• Take on and assign responsibilities to teammates, develop and execute plans for improvement, including cross-training opportunities
• Be prepared for scheduled and impromptu meetings, be able to work as a team
• Assist others within the department, train new personnel and work overtime when needed
• Follow directions from managers, be proactive and lead the department to success
• Make sure employees are productive and at their workstations on time
• Assist with cross training and job shadowing or current employees and new hires
• Oversee workflows, support workflow Improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• A resource for troubleshooting equipment and process issues
• Quality checks of received items
• OTJ and coaching for new staff
• Proficient in communication and tasks cross functionally
• Reporting/tracking KPI's
• Train the Trainer certification
• Employee reporting as necessary, no disciplinary responsibilities but assists with driving accountability
• Embrace ETE Reman's Core Values

Qualifications:

• Ability to properly take and read various gages and dimensions, able to follow oral and written instructions
• Computer efficiency, strong communication and good math skills, able to work with Microsoft Office
• Ability to drive a forklift and become certified
• Previous warehouse and mechanical background, past machine shop and automotive parts experience preferred
• Must be 18 years old, high school diploma preferred, detail oriented, ability to bend, twist, pull & push
• Willingness and understanding you will get dirty at times, and may have to work with chemicals
• Skill of working with your hands, multiple types of tools, fixtures, gages and other instruments
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand & work on your feet for 8+ hours a day and under pressure at times
• Have a Can-Do Attitude, with good time management, communication and decision-making skills
• Self-starting and motivation; believe in teamwork and uphold the ability to always help others
• Adhere to all safety rules, give it your all every day, must have regular, reliable, and predictable attendance

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