Shipping Lead

Gibraltar Industries; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Industries is seeking a Shipping Clerk to manage daily clerical logistics, planning, scheduling, and shipping in a production environment. You will create routes, prepare bills of lading, and manage carrier shipments while coordinating with operations to meet daily goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining shipping documentation, tracking carrier communications, and ensuring accuracy of outgoing shipments. Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience in Transportation and Logistics or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute clerical logistics functions in a production environment focusing on planning, scheduling, and shipping processes.
• Create routes and shipping schedules for the operation.
• Prepare bills of lading and maintain documentation of goods shipped.
• Create shipping documents and shipping instructions for all routes, deliveries, and pick-ups.
• Manage UPS/FEDEX shipments and communicate with carriers.
• Ensure shipments meet specifications and track freight claims.
• Collaborate with Operations to maintain a high-volume shipping schedule.
• Oversee day-to-day workflow of shipping staff and ensure timekeeping requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

RF Scanners

Job description

Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties):

• Daily execution of clerical logistics functions in a production environment with emphasis on planning, scheduling, and shipping processes.
• Work on creating routes and shipping schedules for the operation.
• Create shipping documents and shipping instructions for all routes, deliveries, and pick-ups.
• Create and manage UPS/FEDEX shipments as needed.
• Examine outgoing shipment documentation to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Prepare bills of lading and maintain documentation of goods shipped.
• Direct others to prepare outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
• Track and communicate with LTL carriers regarding freight claims.
• Work with all departments to create and maintain the shipping schedule for high volume assembly manufacturing group.
• Ensure effective communication of priorities and order specific information with emphasis on retail and wholesale customers.
• Meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations by utilizing training and experience to create and maintain shipping schedule.
• Partner with Operations leaders to ensure operational goals are met daily.
• Data entry for hours worked by Shipping team.
• Assist with plant safety training activities.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Secondary Accountabilities:

• Assist Warehouse Manager with operational activities and act as a backup as needed.
• Overtime as required.
• Adhere to safety practices.
• Adhere to 5S principles.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience in Transportation and Logistics or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the day-to-day workflow of production staff.
• Follows timekeeping requirements for production staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Manages disciplinary action process of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to foster trusting relationships, teamwork, and cross collaboration.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to hold others accountable through effective leadership.
• Demonstrates personal accountability for results.

Organizational Competencies:

Continuous Improvement, Continuous Learning, Agility, Active Listening and Understanding, Inclusive Decision Making, Customer Focus, Growth Mindset, Steadfast Ethics, and Integrity, Creative Problem Solving, Broad Perspective

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PRMS, RF Scanners
• Proficient with SAP or an equivalent ERP system

Licenses / Certifications:

N/A

Travel Requirements:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing and walking on the manufacturing floor.

Work Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to manufacturing equipment and machinery, forklifts, and pallets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme hot and cold weather conditions. Personal protective equipment is required in all areas of the production plant. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.