Lead Shipping and Logistics Manager

Display Craft Manufacturing Co.; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid holidays

Paid vacation/PTO

Sick days

401(k) or pension

Job summary

Display Craft Manufacturing, an Obrist America company, is seeking a hands-on Shipping Manager to lead warehouse and shipping operations in Halethorpe, MD. You will prepare finished goods for shipment, manage packaging, crating, and carrier coordination, and ensure on-time delivery while upholding quality standards.

The role requires forklift experience, reading shop drawings, and the ability to work with project teams; a high school diploma and 2+ years in shipping or related fields are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of warehouse, shipping, logistics, crating, or related experience preferred.
• Carpentry, millwork, cabinet construction, woodworking, or custom manufacturing knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to use hand tools, read a tape measure, and understand practical packaging/crating requirements.
• Forklift experience required; forklift certification preferred.
• Valid driver license, clean driving record, and ability to meet company insurance requirements.
• Basic computer skills required; Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Ability to read shop drawings, construction drawings, labels, packing details, and shipment documentation is a plus.
• Ability to work safely, lead by example, and support a safe working environment for others.
• Ability to work overtime when required to meet production or shipping needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, protect, and stage manufactured finished goods for shipment via UPS, FedEx, common carrier, and hired trucking.
• Build or coordinate crating, blocking, bracing, labeling, and loading methods that protect custom millwork and fixtures during transit.
• Manage outbound shipping schedules, shipment documentation, delivery details, and communication with project and production teams.
• Coordinate loading and unloading of finished goods, materials, and warehouse inventory safely and efficiently.
• Maintain company trucks and support transportation needs in accordance with company and insurance requirements.
• Manage warehouse personnel and warehouse operations to support production, staging, inventory, and shipment readiness.
• Use forklifts, hand tools, warehouse equipment, and basic computer systems safely and accurately.
• Identify and solve shipping, packaging, logistics, or material-handling issues before they affect the customer experience.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized warehouse and shipping area.

Skills

Reading shop drawings

Tape measure proficiency

Safety awareness

Leadership ability

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Hands-on tools

Job description

Display Craft Manufacturing, an Obrist America company, is seeking a hands-on Shipping Manager to lead warehouse and shipping operations in Halethorpe, MD. You will prepare finished goods for shipment, manage packaging, crating, and carrier coordination, and ensure on-time delivery while upholding quality standards.

The role requires forklift experience, reading shop drawings, and the ability to work with project teams; a high school diploma and 2+ years in shipping or related fields are