Shipping Lead

Insight Global; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Hamilton, OH is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee daily shipping operations, ensure inventory accuracy, and manage outbound orders. You will lead warehouse staff, coordinate with vendors, and drive process improvements while coaching and developing team members.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, timecard management, and familiarity with shipping and logistics procedures. Candidates should be able to multitask, prioritize, and maintain attention to detail in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• At least 2 years of shipping management or supervisory experience
• Experience leading warehouse / yard teams and forklift operators
• Strong performance management experience (coaching, corrective action, accountability, employee development)
• Experience approving/managing employee timecards
• Knowledge of shipping and logistics procedures
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing shipping activities
• Oversee outbound orders and track unfulfilled orders
• Manage finished goods and operating-supply inventory accuracy
• Conduct regular inventory reconciliation and inventory counts
• Direct finished goods to appropriate storage locations
• Inspect loading operations and ensure compliance with shipping specifications
• Determine truck load limits and prioritize shipping methods
• Resolve discrepancies between shipping teams and vendors
• Ensure adequate stock availability to reduce shortages
• Support hiring, training, performance management, and supervision of shipping personnel
• Manage employee timecards and attendance
• Oversee yard operations, yard dogs, and forklift activities
• Identify process improvements and support standardization efforts

Skills

Leadership

Timecard management

Shipping/logistics knowledge

Communication

Organization

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hours

Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 AM–4:30 PM

• Hourly, nonexempt position
• Around $31.35/hour to allow room for growth ($65,000)

Additional Info

• Team includes Freight Administrator and Material Handlers
• Oversees shipping operations, inventory accuracy, outbound order management, and inventory counts
• Partners with third-party transportation providers, warehouse services, and vendors
• Responsible for managing yard operations, including yard dogs and forklift operators

Must Haves

• High school diploma
• At least 2 years of shipping management or supervisory experience
• Experience leading warehouse / yard teams and forklift operators
• Strong performance management experience (coaching, corrective action, accountability, employee development)
• Experience approving/managing employee timecards
• Knowledge of shipping and logistics procedures
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain strong attention to detail

Plusses

• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments

Day to Day

• Manage incoming and outgoing shipping activities
• Oversee outbound orders and track unfulfilled orders
• Manage finished goods and operating-supply inventory accuracy
• Conduct regular inventory reconciliation and inventory counts
• Direct finished goods to appropriate storage locations
• Inspect loading operations and ensure compliance with shipping specifications
• Determine truck load limits and prioritize shipping methods
• Resolve discrepancies between shipping teams and vendors
• Ensure adequate stock availability to reduce shortages
• Support hiring, training, performance management, and supervision of shipping personnel
• Manage employee timecards and attendance
• Oversee yard operations, yard dogs, and forklift activities
• Identify process improvements and support standardization efforts