Shipping Lead: Lead & Optimize Warehouse Operations

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

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.