Shipping Operations Lead - Drive Timely, Accurate Deliveries

Workwear Outfitters; Henning (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Workwear Outfitters is seeking a Shipping Lead to support the supervisor in coordinating daily shipping operations, ensuring orders are processed accurately and on time. This role focuses on locating missing cartons, expediting shipments, and resolving issues affecting customer expectations.

Based in Nashville, TN, the position operates in the Shipping department with 1st shift hours, and may require overtime.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated initiative and leadership ability, serving as an example for others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal departments, shipping personnel, carriers, customers and external parties.
• Ability to provide clear guidance to shipping staff.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing workloads, priorities and business needs.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or GED is required; warehouse operations training completed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and leadership by setting a positive example for other associates.
• Monitor workflow throughout the Shipping Department to ensure daily shipping requirements are met.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet established shipment timelines and customer expectations.
• Provide guidance, direction, and support to shipping staff as needed.
• Communicate changes in workload, priorities, and shipping requirements to department personnel.

Skills

Initiative

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdepartmental communication

Guidance to staff

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Adaptability

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Warehouse operations training

Job description

Workwear Outfitters is seeking a Shipping Lead to support the supervisor in coordinating daily shipping operations, ensuring orders are processed accurately and on time. This role focuses on locating missing cartons, expediting shipments, and resolving issues affecting customer expectations.

Based in Nashville, TN, the position operates in the Shipping department with 1st shift hours, and may require overtime.