Shipping Lead

-; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shipping Lead to empower and guide a team of distribution associates in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity, ensuring that daily objectives are met while fostering a collaborative atmosphere. With responsibilities ranging from leading daily activities to performing process audits, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Join a company that values diverse backgrounds and is committed to providing equal opportunities. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready to make a positive impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct distribution associates to meet daily goals.
• Monitor systems and communicate with customers for timely work completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Warehouse Management Systems

Safety Compliance

Performance Monitoring

Physical Ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power Industrial Equipment

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Shipping Lead

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Warehouse/Internal Logistics Supervisor

Your role and responsibilities

Job Summary: Responsible for leading, communicating and directing distribution associates through daily activities while emphasizing safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping to meet daily goals and objectives.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

1. Lead, communicate, and direct distribution associates through daily activities focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping.
2. Perform process audits to ensure compliance with documented procedures.
3. Participate actively on the floor to direct daily activities and ensure efficient flow and movement of associates.
4. Capture daily performance data to identify methods for performance improvement.
5. Maintain awareness of work priorities.
6. Monitor systems and communicate with internal/external customers to ensure timely completion of work.
7. Attend and contribute to 'Pre-Shift' meetings to share information on safety, quality, plans, and staffing.
8. Provide feedback on associate performance, behavior, and attendance to supervisors.
9. Follow safety guidelines and use PPE at all times.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications for the role

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a fast-paced distribution environment. High School Diploma or equivalent. Supervisory experience is a plus. Working knowledge of warehouse management systems.
• Ability to operate power industrial equipment.
• Basic computer skills and understanding of distribution operations. Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly, work at heights, and perform tasks requiring climbing, bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods.
• Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly.
• Detail-oriented, team-focused, flexible to work different shifts, and available for overtime.

More about us

We value diverse backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about our impact worldwide. #MyABBStory

We look forward to your application. For more about ABB, visit our website. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave, or veteran status. For more information, visit the EEOC and DOL links provided. Applicants may request review of the Affirmative Action Plan by contacting an ABB HR Representative. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.