1st Shift Warehouse Leader – Shipping, Inventory & Freight

Openwork; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation

Paid holidays

Annual performance-based bonus

Job summary

Openwork is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Manager for a manufacturing company in Stafford, TX. This hands-on leadership role oversees shipping, receiving, inventory control, and freight coordination across six properties, with a 1st shift schedule and a $70,000–$80,000 salary.

You will supervise a six-person team, ensure inventory accuracy, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Accounting to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse or logistics experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple buildings or storage locations.
• Experience coordinating freight, obtaining quotes, and negotiating carrier rates.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation, freight invoices, and damage claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily shipping, receiving, warehouse, and inventory operations.
• Supervise, train, and support a team of six employees.
• Oversee warehouse organization and inventory across six nearby properties.
• Coordinate inbound deliveries and outbound shipments.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, transfers, and cycle counts.
• Verify shipments, purchase orders, quantities, and shipping documentation.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for damage and accuracy.
• Obtain freight quotes, negotiate carrier rates, and coordinate transportation.
• Review freight invoices and resolve shipping issues or damage claims.
• Monitor inventory discrepancies and ensure timely corrections.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Accounting.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor employee productivity and performance.
• Oversee safe forklift operation, loading, unloading, and material handling.
• Improve warehouse processes, freight costs, and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and storage areas.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Leadership

Team coordination

Process improvement

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Openwork is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Manager for a manufacturing company in Stafford, TX. This hands-on leadership role oversees shipping, receiving, inventory control, and freight coordination across six properties, with a 1st shift schedule and a $70,000–$80,000 salary.

You will supervise a six-person team, ensure inventory accuracy, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Accounting to optimize operations.