Shipping Lead

Open Road Brands, LLC.; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Road Brands in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Shipping Lead to oversee daily shipping operations in our warehouse. This hands-on leadership role directs the shipping staff, maintains schedules, and ensures accuracy and compliance with safety standards and customer requirements.

You will coordinate carriers, verify documents, train team members, maintain inventory accuracy, and produce shipping reports while upholding OSHA safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication with staff and carriers.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipping department operations and assign tasks daily.
• Verify orders, packing lists, and shipping docs for accuracy.
• Coordinate carrier pickups and monitor schedules to meet deadlines.
• Package and label products per company and customer specs.
• Train and mentor staff on procedures and safety standards.
• Maintain inventory accuracy via cycle counts and verifications.
• Investigate shipping discrepancies and damaged shipments.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanners when needed.
• Track performance metrics and prepare shipping reports.
• Enforce safety standards and coordinate with warehouse teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP

WMS

Shipping software

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Wichita Warehouse - Wichita, KS 67226

Open Road Brands

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Job Description

Shipping Lead

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Department: Warehouse

Reports To: Warehouse Manager / Logistics Manager

Supervises: Shipping Associates, Material Handlers, and Shipping Clerks

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Shipping Lead coordinates and supervises daily shipping activities to ensure efficient, accurate order fulfillment. This role directs shipping staff, maintains shipping schedules, verifies shipment accuracy, and ensures compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and customer requirements. The Shipping Lead is a working lead - combining hands-on shipping work with responsibility for team direction, training, and performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily shipping department operations, assigning tasks and monitoring team productivity.
• Verify orders, packing lists, and shipping documents for accuracy.
• Coordinate carrier pickups and deliveries and monitor shipping schedules to meet customer deadlines.
• Ensure products are packaged and labeled according to company and customer specifications.
• Train and mentor shipping team members on procedures and safety standards.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and shipment verification.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, damaged shipments, and customer complaints.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanners when required.
• Track performance metrics and prepare shipping reports.
• Enforce workplace safety standards and housekeeping requirements, and collaborate with warehouse, inventory, production, and customer service teams.

Qualifications

• Required:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of warehouse or shipping experience.
• Knowledge of shipping systems, inventory management, and warehouse procedures.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, carriers, and management.
• Computer proficiency.
• Preferred:
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, or shipping software.
• Forklift certification and OSHA safety training.
• Hazmat shipping certification (if applicable).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position operates in a fast-paced warehouse environment with varying temperatures. The role requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, and the ability to operate material handling equipment safely. Overtime and weekend work may be required to meet customer delivery expectations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Open Road Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.