Shipping Lead: Team Builder & Process Improver

Nordic Ware; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Weekly Paychecks

Job summary

Nordic Ware is seeking a Shipping Lead to oversee daily shipping activities and lead a small team in our Minnesota operations. You will coordinate tasks, verify outbound shipments, and ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness across the shipping process.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on process improvement, safety compliance, and teamwork, offering growth opportunities and a direct impact on our logistics operations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of warehouse experience with lead/supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with barcode inventory systems and warehouse/distribution processes.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, or NetSuite.
• Strong math, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead a team, manage workflow, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform daily shipping activities, including picking, packing, labeling, and loading outbound shipments.
• Verify outbound shipments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with shipping requirements.
• Ensure shipments are accurate, complete, and meet quality and timeliness standards.
• Assign daily tasks and coordinate workflow for Shipping associates.
• Provide coverage and support across shipping functions as needed to ensure department operations run efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while ensuring compliance with company and OSHA safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with cycle counts, audits, and inventory accuracy.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material‑handling equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Epicor

SAP

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Job description

Nordic Ware is seeking a Shipping Lead to oversee daily shipping activities and lead a small team in our Minnesota operations. You will coordinate tasks, verify outbound shipments, and ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness across the shipping process.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on process improvement, safety compliance, and teamwork, offering growth opportunities and a direct impact on our logistics operations and customer satisfaction.