Shipping Lead: Lead Outbound Fulfillment & On-Time Delivery

RK Supply; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Supply in Hobbs, NM is seeking a Shipping Lead to oversee daily outbound shipping, coordinate with receiving, inventory, transportation, and customer service to drive accurate and timely deliveries. This role leads shipping associates, manages workload, and enforces safety standards.

You will lead, train, and evaluate team members to ensure productivity and accuracy, maintain shipping documentation, and support continuous improvement while meeting carrier requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years in distribution/warehouse with 1–2 years in supervision.
• Experience with ERP/WMS and carrier coordination.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily outbound shipping operations including picking, packing, staging and loading.
• Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate shipping team members for productivity and accuracy.
• Ensure orders ship accurately and on time per requirements.
• Coordinate shipping schedules with transport providers and internal teams.
• Monitor workload to meet daily volume and service levels.
• Enforce safety policies and promote a safety culture.
• Maintain shipping documentation, bills of lading, and ERP/WMS entries.
• Identify and resolve shipping discrepancies and delivery issues.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper handling and shipment confirmation.
• Participate in continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve service.
• Assist with performance metrics, reporting, and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with policies and applicable employment laws.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher preferred

Tools

ERP/WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

RK Supply in Hobbs, NM is seeking a Shipping Lead to oversee daily outbound shipping, coordinate with receiving, inventory, transportation, and customer service to drive accurate and timely deliveries. This role leads shipping associates, manages workload, and enforces safety standards.

You will lead, train, and evaluate team members to ensure productivity and accuracy, maintain shipping documentation, and support continuous improvement while meeting carrier requirements.