Shipping Lead

Position Overview:Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Shipping Lead will oversee and coordinate the work of employees who transport materials, supplies, and finished products.Duties and Responsibilities:Ensures that the necessary equipment is available and in working order to complete assignments.Leads team in conducting daily safety checks on equipment, including forklift trucks and specific portions of tractor-trailer and over-the-road trucks.Inspects quality and quantity of supplies and equipment delivered to the team.Verifies that outgoing deliveries meet company quality standards, and that order slips match and have the appropriate signatures.Maintains inventory, which includes keeping records in an inventory management system, acquiring additional stock as required, and distributing items from stock to fulfill requisitions.Keeps team members informed about rules, regulations, policies, and objectives.Maintains detailed and accurate work records.Collaborates with the team to identify ways to improve department effectiveness; implements viable ideas. Resolves conflicts that arise among team members and/or other employees.Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:Assists with training of team members.Oversees the daily workflow; oversees scheduling and assignments of the assigned team.Provides performance feedback that is timely and constructive.Qualifications and Skills:Experience leading a team of peers.Excellent management and interpersonal skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to motivate team to accomplish objectives.Ability to solve conflicts among coworkers.Ability to remain organized.Basic understanding of records, inventories, and other routine documentation used in the warehouse. Thorough understanding of warehouse procedures and regulations.Experience RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.At least two years of related work experience required.Ability to use a forkliftEssential FunctionsProlonged periods of standing/walking as an active leader.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.