Shipping & Receiving Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Puget Sound Coatings has an immediate opening for a qualified candidate to lead our shipping and receiving department. The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have one year of related experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Job Summary:

Divides time equally between the supervision of shipping and receiving workers and performing the duties of those supervised

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists in supervising shipping, receiving and inventory employees 50% of the time. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and assisting in resolving problems

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the daily activities and workflow of Shipping and Receiving Clerks to ensure priorities, deadlines, and customer requirements are met.
• Coordinate the daily activities of inventory activities including cycle counts.
• Assign and prioritize shipping and receiving tasks based on workload, production requirements, delivery schedules, and business needs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and direction to Shipping and Receiving personnel.
• Monitor the quality and accuracy of work performed by shipping and receiving personnel and provide coaching or corrective feedback as appropriate.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shipping and receiving issues and escalate significant problems to management.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Project Management, and other departments regarding incoming and outgoing material and shipment requirements.
• Help ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, carrier requirements, and applicable shipping and receiving regulations.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies involving quantities, part numbers, damage, shortages, incorrect shipments, and documentation.
• Help coordinate the scheduling and preparation of outgoing shipments and incoming deliveries.
• Assist management with identifying process improvements to increase shipping and receiving accuracy, efficiency, and on-time performance.
• Train employees on proper shipping, receiving, packaging, material handling, and documentation procedures.
• Provide backup coverage for shipping and receiving functions as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned

Puget Sound Coatings is a leader in the Aerospace, Defense, and Energy industries. Our diversity allows us to maintain a high level of production during any downturn or difficult time. If you’re looking for a career that offers high pay and outstanding benefits, we have a job opportunity for you!

Due to U.S. export control laws, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon verification that the applicant qualifies as a U.S. person under ITAR. The definition of a "U.S. person" under the ITAR is:

· U.S. citizens 

· Lawful permanent residents 

· Certain individuals granted refugee status 

· Certain individuals granted asylum

Puget Sound Coatings is an equal opportunity employer.