Shipping Team Lead

MITER Brands•Fort Myers, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading and supporting a team in a shipping environment, focusing on safety, efficiency, and accuracy. The Shipping Team Lead will coordinate staging, sequencing, and loading of finished products, assign work priorities, and monitor workflow. They will also be responsible for training, coaching, and developing team members, operating material handling equipment, and ensuring accurate inventory transactions. The position requires collaboration with other departments to meet customer delivery requirements and involves communicating performance expectations and assisting with administrative tasks like attendance tracking.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certificate
Minimum of 2 years of forklift experience.
Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience
Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
Ability to read and interpret regulations and policies in accordance with Company guidelines.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments and customers.
Ability to work flexible hours depending upon the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

Lead and support each team member’s adherence to safe work practices and Company’s safety policies as well as all quality practices and initiatives.
Coordinate the staging, sequencing, and loading of finished products for customer deliveries and route departures.
Assign work priorities and provide guidance to team members to meet operational goals.
Monitor workflow and equipment utilization to maximize efficiency.
Train, coach, and develop team members on procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
Operate and oversee the use of material handling equipment.
Ensure accurate inbound receiving, inventory transactions, and product movement throughout the facility.
Conduct quality checks and verify product accuracy prior to shipment.
Utilize RF scanners, AS400, and other warehouse systems to maintain inventory accuracy and shipping documentation.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies, inventory issues, and operational challenges.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Collaborate with production, logistics, and warehouse leadership to support customer delivery requirements.
Communicate performance expectations and provide regular feedback to team members.
Assist with performance monitoring, attendance tracking, and shift handoff communications.