Shipping Lead: On-Time Delivery & Team Leadership

Hubbell Incorporated; Forest Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in North Carolina is seeking a Shipping Lead to drive daily shipping operations, ensure on-time delivery, and coordinate with Planning, Production, Customer Service and Transportation teams. You will own shipment execution, monitor readiness, and resolve issues to meet customer ship dates.

Responsibilities include managing SAP and TMS workflows, documenting shipments, and leading a team to improve dock efficiency and Lean processes while upholding safety and quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong knowledge of SAP shipping transactions, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), shipping documentation, warehouse operations, inventory control, and production scheduling concepts.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a high sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize daily shipments to meet customer ship dates and business priorities.
• Oversee shipment execution, ensuring orders are loaded accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Monitor shipment progress throughout the day and resolve issues that could impact delivery commitments.
• Manage shipping activities within SAP and TMS, including shipment creation, delivery validation, PGI processing, and error resolution.
• Partner with Planning, Production, Customer Service, and Transportation teams to align shipping priorities and address changing customer needs.
• Track shipment readiness by identifying and driving resolution of quality holds, assembly delays, documentation gaps, material shortages, customer holds, and transportation constraints.
• Provide timely communication on shipment status, delivery risks, and expedited shipping requirements.
• Monitor key performance metrics including on-time shipping, daily shipment goals, shipping accuracy, dock throughput, freight issues, and carrier performance.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance shipping processes, reduce errors, improve dock efficiency, and support Lean initiatives.
• Train and support shipping associates while promoting safety, accountability, teamwork, and compliance with established procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

TMS

Excel

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated in North Carolina is seeking a Shipping Lead to drive daily shipping operations, ensure on-time delivery, and coordinate with Planning, Production, Customer Service and Transportation teams. You will own shipment execution, monitor readiness, and resolve issues to meet customer ship dates.

Responsibilities include managing SAP and TMS workflows, documenting shipments, and leading a team to improve dock efficiency and Lean processes while upholding safety and quality