Shipping and Receiving Lead

Lead Shipping & Receiving Specialist

The Lead Shipping & Receiving Specialist is responsible for overseeing daily shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse activities. This role ensures the accurate and efficient movement of materials, supplies, and finished goods while maintaining safety, quality, and operational standards. The Lead Shipping & Receiving Specialist provides guidance to warehouse team members, coordinates logistics activities, and serves as a key point of contact between warehouse operations, production, vendors, and transportation providers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.
• Inspect received goods for damage, shortages, or discrepancies and communicate issues to appropriate departments.
• Prepare, package, label, and schedule outbound shipments according to customer requirements and company standards.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate records in ERP, warehouse management, or inventory tracking systems.
• Coordinate shipping schedules with carriers, freight companies, and internal departments.
• Train, mentor, and provide daily direction to Shipping & Receiving team members.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure warehouse organization, cleanliness, and proper storage of materials.
• Troubleshoot shipping, receiving, and inventory issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and improving warehouse processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support production and operations teams by ensuring materials are available when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics experience required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
• Experience with ERP systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), and inventory software.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, bills of lading, and purchase orders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Work in warehouse environments with varying temperatures and conditions.