Shipping Lead

Shipping Lead

We are searching for an experienced Shipping Lead at our Portland, OR facility.

Job Summary:
As the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, you will be responsible for the movement of goods in and out of a multi-shift operation. You will need to manage the flow of goods in order to keep production running smoothly and to keep material movement as efficient as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment: Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
Determines space requirements and position of shipment in boxcars and trucks and lays out position of shipment.
Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states.
Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals loaded boxcars and truck doors.
Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair.
Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
Posts weight and shipping charges.
Prepares bills of lading.
May assist workers in shipping and receiving activities.

Required Experience:
Demonstrated experience in managing forklift drivers, establishing an excellent safety record, and effectively managing labor costs in the process.
Excellent team building skills are a must have as well – we want an engaged and cohesive team handling our clients’ goods.
Being a stickler for details is also a must have in this role as material movement accuracy is critical.
You must be a team player as you will closely collaborate with and support several interrelated departments including Inventory Control, Production, and Quality.

Required Education:
Bachelors’ degree in a related field, preferred.
5 years’ experience in warehousing, shipping and receiving, dock operations.

Desired Qualifications:
Exceptional detail orientation and problem-solving skills; persistence and perseverance to find the answer.
Strong ability to effectively build both internal and external relationships to ensure optimal service to customers.
Ability to be a strong leader for directly reporting employees to develop a motivated, engaged workforce.
Experience working with warehousing operations system.
Proven ability to train employees effectively and quickly.
Strong oral and written communication skills, you must be able to effectively assert yourself when needed.
Solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

Competencies:
Technical Learning
Learning on the Fly
Time Management
Action Oriented
Leader Relationships
Peer Relationships
Patience
Self-Knowledge
Listening

Travel Requirements:
N/A

Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in a fast-paced, chaotic, constantly-changing work environment
Ability to stand, sit, squat, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stretch, walk, reach, twist, bend, grasp, use hands and fingers, handle objects or controls, talk, hear
Agility to negotiate around moving machinery and people
Physical capabilities required in given department/assigned areas

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.