Shipping Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Power Your Career with Purpose at ESL Power Systems

At ESL Power Systems, we’re more than a workplace — we’re an employee-owned community committed to building high-quality electrical solutions and strong careers. When you join ESL, you don’t just take a job — you become an owner, sharing in the success you help create.

Our Values Drive Everything We Do

Our culture is grounded in five core values that guide how we work, collaborate, and grow:

• Ownership – We think long-term and take pride in our work.

• Adaptability – We embrace change and solve problems together.

• Teamwork – We win as one team across departments.

• Continuous Improvement – We’re always learning and getting better.

• Excellence in Customer Experience– Quality and accountability matter.

These values aren’t just words — they show up in our daily decisions, our teamwork on the floor, and how we support one another.

Why ESL?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): As an employee-owned company since 2019, ESL contributes annually to your ESOP account at no cost to you — allowing you to build long-term wealth alongside company growth.

• Meaningful Work: Your contributions directly support critical electrical infrastructure projects that power communities and industries.

• Career Growth and Stability: We’re a growing company with strong leadership, long-term vision, and meaningful projects. From training to internal growth opportunities, we invest in building careers, not just filling roles.

What We Offer

We support our employee-owners with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Bonus potential tied to company performance

• Paid Time Off, holidays, and work-life balance

• Training, development, and recognition programs

• Year-around employee engagement events

Join a Company Where People Come First

At ESL, we believe work should be challenging, rewarding, and human. We celebrate wins, support growth, and foster a workplace where people feel valued and connected.

Join ESL Power Systems — where your work has impact, your voice matters, and your career grows with ownership.

Requirements:

SUMMARY

Responsible for the Shipping Department with various assigned duties while under the direct supervision of Warehouse Management. Leads the work of the Shipping personnel performing related work. The Shipping Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and timely shipping of goods, overseeing a team to coordinate shipments, maintain inventory levels of shipping materials, and uphold operational standards. This position requires strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, keen attention to detail, and a deep understanding of ERP systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Lead/Oversee day to day shipping duties and guide/train employees accordingly.

· Operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) safely if certified.

· Inspects in ensures product both domestically and internationally utilizing UPS world ship, FedEx and DHL, Freight Carriers, LCL & LTL Shipments are done correctly and efficiently.

· Communicate professionally with customers, freight forwarders and all employees within the organization.

· Works closely with QC and Production to ensure On Time Delivery.

· Oversee shipment quotes, estimates & scheduling of team.

· Effectively use organizations systems to pull stock required for shipments and work tickets.

· Process shipping transactions within EPICOR.

· Schedule, prepare inspect and approve all shipments and loads.

· Maintain shipping records, logs, and filing systems.

· Ensure that all items requiring traceability have certifications assigned to them.

· Ensure all necessary paperwork is available for all shipments (BOL, Packing Slip, Commercial Invoice, NAFTA, Certificate of Origin & all other corresponding certs).

· Troubleshoot/investigate shipping issues and present corrective actions to Supervisor.

· International shipping experience & knowledge of freight and sea shipping regulations and practices.

· Track mistakes, OTD issues and personnel.

· Must be willing to work OT when required.

· Support Receiving department as needed.

· Perform other duties/tasks as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform other duties/tasks as assigned/cross-train, abide by all rules and regulations as set forth in your employee handbook.

· Always follow all ESL safety procedures and standard operating practices.

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation following 5S principles.

· Communicate with leads, supervisors, or managers to clarify instructions or report issues.

· Practice ESL’s core values in daily work and interactions.

· Cross-train in related tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

· Follow all rules, policies, and guidelines outlined in the employee handbook.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Minimum of 3 to 4 year of logistics or related experience.

· High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

· Effective communication skills.

· Ability to multi-task.

· Self-motivated.

· Detail-oriented.

· Understand hardware, parts and some tool knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be:

Standing 23%, sitting 10%, walking 17%, computer use 18%, bending 16%,

stooping 16%, lifting up to 50 lbs.

· Work with ladders up to 12 feet.

· Operate forklift/pallet jack.

· Wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes and safety glasses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to normal operating working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with illnesses or disabilities to perform the essential functions.