Shipping Lead

Shipping Department ManagerEnsures proper procedures and organization in shipping department are followed.Specific ResponsibilitiesEnsure proper "switch" times for full vendor vehicles/trucksTrain new shipping employees.Ensure proper charging of all tow motors.Organize the shipping of orders.Check the quality of the product to be shipped out to customers.Ensure cleanliness and organization of the warehouse and office.Ensure efficient operation of the shipping department when the Production Supervisor is not available.Is knowledgeable of specific customer instructions.Read, use, and complete shipping efficiency reports.ExperienceMust have previous manufacturing and/or warehouse experience.EducationHigh school graduate or GED equivalency required.SkillsRead, write, and speak EnglishStrong math skills.Ability to learn and operate computer according to company programs.Attention to detail.Ability to work independently and self-directed with little supervisionGood organizational and communicational skills.Safe operation of all warehouse equipment including tow motor, computer, calculator, scales, battery chargers, copier, telephone, and plastic wrap machine.Read and use work order pick lists.Follow all standard operating procedures.Follow verbal and written instructions as assigned with customer orders.Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with warehouse personal, plant operations and logistics personal.Preferred SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft 365Experience with Logistics Management Systems (LMS) software platforms for warehouse operations.Experience (Inbound / Outbound Freight Management) with Systems such as SAP, AS400, DatatexNow, and other applicable Systems.Special KnowledgeTow motor certifiedAS400Physical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 70 lbs.Able to withstand changing climates (temperatures range from 85 degrees to -20 degrees)See Job Analysis documentPosition in OrganizationReports to: Plant Manager, or Assistant Plant Manager, or Production SupervisorDirectly Supervises: Material HandlersIndirectly Supervises: NoneRelationshipsInternal: Warehouse, Receiving, Distribution, Department Managers and Supervisors, Plant Management, additional Warehouse associatesExternal: Outbound/Inbound freight appointments as assigned, Vendors as assigned