Manufacturing Shipping/ Receiving Lead

Signicast•Hutchins, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Shipping Lead is responsible for performing a variety of assignments related to operation of the Cell to ensure products continuously flows thru the Cell with minimal interruption in the manufacturing process. The Team Leader guides the production flow of a cell, is responsible for the quality of the product produced, coordinates all the resources and activities within the cell, and must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Requirements

High school diploma or HSED/GED Equivalent.
Good computer skills and ability to learn new skills as needed.
One to two years of training.
Ability to effectively communicate with other employees to share information, and solve problems.
Ability to read and interpret complex documents such as blueprints, part drawings, shop orders, work plans, and short correspondence.
Ability to write standard reports and documentation.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to operate various equipment to include computer, various precision measuring devices and lifting devices.
Broad knowledge of tooling, material characteristics, and general manufacturing and machining practices.
Knowledgeable and/or familiar with applicable ISO/TS and quality system requirements and policies.
Must be forklift certified.

Responsibilities

Complies with all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures and housekeeping standards.
Packs and unpacks orders while maintaining department schedule.
Effectively uses organization systems and warehouse technology to locate and gather stock.
Must be forklift certified to load and unload trucks.
Accurately updates spreadsheets and stock information, order and receive inventory.
Creates shipping labels and handles shipping information.
Sends booking requests to shipping lines, process UPS, Fed Ex, and DHL shipments.
Communicates with co-workers about organization practices and picker technology.
Problem solves for customers and suppliers about shipping routes, delayed items, and rush orders.
Performs administrative duties like answering phones, updating records, and providing excellent customer service.
Liaises with warehouse overseers and managers about product ordering and storage.
Keeps organized shipping records, including statements of origin, shipping costs, products shipped, and receipt dates.
Troubleshoots shipping issues and customer issues that pop up regularly; works to solve these administrative or organizational problems to increase warehouse and dispatch efficiency.
Develops knowledge about freight, export papers and sea shipping regulations and practices.
Works well with shipping team to complete orders on time.