Logistic/Distribution Warehouse Lead

ITW•Tucker, GA

About The Position

The Logistic/Distribution Warehouse Lead supports daily shipping and distribution operations, coordinating domestic and international shipments, including hazardous materials, parcel, air freight, and container shipments. This hands-on lead role organizes daily work, guides and cross-trains team members, maintains accurate shipping documentation, and works across departments to meet customer commitments, safety requirements, and operational objectives. The position provides day-to-day team leadership and escalates personnel or operational concerns to management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum five years of shipping, distribution, or warehouse experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum five years of leadership experience, including coordinating daily operations, training employees, and supporting team performance.
Hazmat shipping certification and experience handling hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations.
Minimum five years of forklift experience, including stand-up forklifts.
Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments, including container shipments, air freight, and shipping documentation.
Proficiency with FedEx, UPS, Microsoft Office, and shipping or warehouse management systems.
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong organizational, scheduling, project planning, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and provide guidance to team members.
Ability to work independently, prioritize operational demands, and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, professionalism, and customer service.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily shipping and distribution activities, including workload planning, scheduling, prioritization, and timely completion of customer orders.
Provide day-to-day guidance, training, cross-training, and work direction to shipping personnel; support continuity of operations in the manager’s absence.
Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including ocean containers, air freight, FedEx, UPS, and carrier pickups; track shipments and communicate delivery status.
Prepare, verify, and maintain accurate shipping, export, and hazardous-material documentation in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.
Apply hazmat training and certification when preparing and shipping regulated products; promptly report safety concerns and ensure adherence to safe handling procedures.
Operate stand-up forklifts as needed and follow all warehouse equipment and safety procedures.
Partner with Customer Service, Operations, Production, and other departments to resolve shipping discrepancies, delays, and customer concerns.
Monitor daily shipping performance, identify errors or bottlenecks, and escalate significant operational issues to management.
Support 5S, Lean, visual management, and continuous-improvement activities to improve safety, quality, accuracy, and productivity.
Assist with shipping-related project planning, implementation, and process improvements; maintain organized records and required reports.
Model professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and effective time management in daily interactions.