Shipping Lead — Fast-Paced Manufacturing Ops

Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC.

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 64,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

Schaefer Plastics is seeking a hands-on Shipping Lead in Charlotte, NC to guide daily shipping and receiving activities, supervise a team, and ensure on-time loading of trailers. The role demands clear communication, accountability, and a calm demeanor in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will troubleshoot delays, coordinate with production and logistics, and drive process improvements to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

3+ years of shipping, warehouse, or distribution leadership experience.
Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily activities of the shipping and receiving team.
Coordinate staffing and workflow to meet shipping schedules and customer commitments.
Verify the accuracy of outgoing shipments and required documentation.
Ensure products and materials are placed in the correct staging and storage locations.
Monitor loading, unloading, packaging, and receiving activities.
Communicate with production, logistics, and other departments to resolve delays or obstacles.
Coach, train, motivate, and provide feedback to assigned employees.
Reinforce attendance, performance, safety, and quality expectations.
Identify process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and organization.
Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records.
Keep shipping, staging, and storage areas clean, safe, and orderly.