Lead Shipper

Job description

Summary of Position: Temp to Hire | 8am to 4:30pm

Reporting to the Shipping Manager, the Lead Shipper needs to possess expertise of all aspects of the shipping operations. This position leads the daily tasks of the assigned shippers/preppers and supports the Shipping Manager to ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time and delivery quality is assured within a rapidly growing and fast-changing small business organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to effectively train and monitor progress of shippers/preppers on all stations.

Lead assigned shippers/preppers in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload tasks

Ensure assigned shipper/preppers are working productively and efficiently

Provide input to Shipping Manager regarding shipping workforce and equipment needs

Monitor and help manager flow of shipping que, assignments, and launches

Help Shipping Manager assess and develop potential shipping efficiency improvements as needed

Work with UPS/FedEx systems and shipping binder to ship materials

Identify and report behavioral problems to Shipping Manger

Act as an additional resource for manpower shortages

Back up for Shipping Manger as needed, including:

Supervises and check for accuracy

Accountable for trouble shooting and making judgement calls for shipping department

Education and Experience:

High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent experience

Basic computer skills required with Excel and Word

Skills Desired:

Ability to provide guidance, instruction, and leadership to a group

Good planning, judgment, and organizational skills

Assertive and can appropriately delegate when needed

Can demonstrate expert knowledge of assigned tasks within shipping operations

Advanced knowledge or shipping binder, UPS/FedEx systems