Lead Shipping

LSI Industries, Inc.•Cranston, RI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

LSI is seeking a Shipping Lead to support their team at their corporate location in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Shipping Lead will mentor, train, and coach the Shipping Department to meet shipping deadlines efficiently and cost-effectively, while processing shipping documentation accurately and delegating workload to team members. LSI has a heritage spanning over 40 years, employs approximately 1,400 people across 11 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada, and is headquartered in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio. LSI is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange (LYTS) and manufactures commercial lighting solutions, advanced graphic and image solutions, and digital and retail display solutions.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 -5 years in a shipping lead capacity (clerk, freight handler, driver, etc.)
Industrial Trucks (certification a plus), pallet jacks (manual and/or electric) and other material handling equipment or will train and certify
Minimum of 3-5 years in a similar managerial position with direct reports
Experience with FedEx Ship Manager and UPS Worldship, preferred.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Able to take direction and necessary action.
Attention to detail and highly accurate.
Innate sense of urgency, Deadline oriented, and Problem solver.
Ability to occasionally move yard trailers between buildings maneuvering a 53 trailer in and out of dock bays. (No CDL required but a plus)
Proficient knowledge of computers:
Must be willing to be certified on all industrial equipment

Nice To Haves

Shipping management: 3 years (Preferred)
Knowledge in JD Edwards ERP system is a plus

Responsibilities

Meet company and departmental standards, including Customer Requirements, Compliance, Safety, Quality, etc.
Maintain a schedule for the department and communicate the expected time to start and complete tasks
Construct, implement and train Shipping team members on Shipping processes, procedures and workflows to increase efficiency and productivity
Process shipments by company policies and best practices
Ensure outgoing packages and skids are safe and secure for multiple transport methods.
Label, organize and palletize cartons for small case packages, LTL.
Produce required shipping documentation as required utilizing computer software. Documentation required will vary based on transportation method and country.
Interpret and update customer specific requirements to ensure full compliance.
Maintain accurate overstock inventory by performing cycle counts - reporting any inventory discrepancies.
Answer shipping questions for internal and external customers.
Follow directions and procedures while working in a fast paced, deadline oriented, physically demanding environment.
Work cooperatively and independently within the shipping department as well as with other production departments.
Participate in annual physical inventory as needed.
Special projects or additional assigned task as requested.
Hold safety as a priority using best practices and ensuring that team members work safely using proper PPE and following company guidelines.
Work with team members to keep the shipping floor clean and organized.
Overtime hours are required occasionally.