Shipping Clerk- Lead

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Position Summary The Shipping Lead is responsible for leading daily shipping operations to ensure custom orders are prepared, packaged, documented, and shipped accurately and on time. This role provides day-to-day leadership for the shipping team, promotes a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and serves as the primary point of contact shipping-related activities. The Shipping Lead works closely with Receiving, Production, Planning, Purchasing, and Quality to maintain workflow efficiency, inventory accuracy, and exceptional customer service while supporting the ongoing development of the shipping department. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate daily outbound shipping activities, ensuring orders are complete, accurate, and shipping on schedule. Assign daily priorities and provide guidance, coaching, and support to shipping personnel. Train new team members and reinforce standard work, safety practices, and shipping procedures. Verify part numbers, quantities, certifications, and shipping documentation prior to shipment. Ensure all shipments are accurately entered into the ERP system (XA) and comply with customer requirements. Coordinate pickups with UPS, FedEx, freight carriers, and customers while proactively resolving shipping issues. Ensure packaging, labeling, and documentation meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements. Monitor shipping metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and workflow. Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, transaction verification, and collaboration with Receiving. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping area while ensuring shipping supplies and materials remain available. Communicate shipment status, priorities, and potential delays with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Quality. Investigate shipping discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Serves as a resource for the shipping team by helping remove obstacles and promoting teamwork across departments. Support departmental initiatives and contribute to process improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and operational performance. Other duties as needed. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. 3+ years of shipping, warehouse, or logistics experience in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring others preferred. Experience using ERP systems (XA preferred). Strong understanding of shipping documentation, domestic and international shipping practices, and inventory transactions. Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel. Skills and Competencies Demonstrated leadership and the ability to motivate and develop others. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to identify and implement better processes. Ability to build positive working relationships across departments. Ability to operate pallet jacks, carts, and other material-handling equipment. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the workday. Salary Range: $44,500.00-$59,300.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position. Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Teledyne Technologies Inc.