What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Team Lead position at Mr. Bird?
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Shipping Team Lead to join our team. The Shipping Team Lead will oversee and coordinate our shipping operations, including managing staff, ensuring accurate shipments, and maintaining inventory. The ideal candidate will have a background in logistics in a warehouse environment, ensuring that all shipping processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role is crucial for maintaining the flow of goods from our facility to our customers, and it requires excellent leadership skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.
Duties
- Supervise daily shipping operations and manage a team of warehouse staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
-Coordinate with shipping staff to prioritize shipments and ensure orders are pulled in compliance with company polices
- Oversee materials handling processes, including heavy lifting and the safe operation of forklifts.
- Implement best practices for shipping efficiency and quality to ensure accurate picking, packing, and shipping of orders
- Train new employees on shipping procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
- Monitor inventory levels and report discrepancies.
- Manage shipping documentation, including customs documents
-Manage relationships with ground and LTL vendors
-Maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment
Requirements
- Proven experience in a warehouse role or similar position within logistics.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting as required by the job duties.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead a diverse team effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in managing shipping operations.
-Familiarity with shipping software programs such as FedEx Ship Manager, Freight View, Worldship, or similar. Familiarity with NetSuite a plus.
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer applications
-Ability to work overtime as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Shipping: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New Braunfels, TX 78130 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23