Shipping/Receiving Manager

The Shipping & Receiving Manager is responsible for overseeing all inbound and outbound logistics activities in compliance with aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role ensures accurate material receipt, storage, handling, documentation, and shipment of aerospace components and assemblies while maintaining strict adherence to AS9100, FAA, ITAR/EAR, and customer-specific requirements. The position plays a critical role in preserving product integrity, traceability, and on-time delivery performance.


Key Responsibilities
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
• Could you make sure full compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001, ITAR/EAR, and applicable customer, contractual, and governmental requirements.
• Maintain material traceability, lot control, serialization, and configuration management from receipt through shipment.
• Ensure shipping and receiving processes align with internal Quality Management System procedures.
• Ensure proper handling and segregation of controlled, classified, and export-restricted materials.
Shipping & Receiving Operations
• Manage all inbound and outbound shipments, including raw materials, production hardware, tooling, repairables, and finished aerospace products.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, drawings, certificates of conformance (CoC), and inspection requirements.
• Ensure outbound shipments meet customer requirements for packaging, labeling, preservation, and documentation.
• Oversee preparation and review of shipping documents, including packing lists, CoCs, air waybills, commercial invoices, and export documentation.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments with approved carriers and freight forwarders.
Inventory & Material Control
• Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure proper storage, environmental controls, and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention practices.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production to resolve material discrepancies, nonconformances, and shortages.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Supervise and train shipping and receiving personnel on compliance, safety, and aerospace best practices.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, damage rates, and compliance metrics.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Program Management, and Production to support operational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.
Safety & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, and hazardous material handling requirements.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies related to material handling, export compliance, and shipment integrity.


Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of shipping/receiving or logistics experience in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and aerospace documentation requirements.
• Proven leadership experience managing warehouse or logistics teams.
• Strong understanding of domestic and international shipping regulations.
• close attention to detail with a strong compliance and documentation mindset.


Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting government or defense aerospace programs.
• Prior audit participation with customers, registrars, or regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.


Core Competencies
• Regulatory compliance and risk management
• Aerospace material traceability and documentation
• Leadership and team development
• Cross-functional communication
• Process discipline and continuous improvement

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.


Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.


Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.


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