Shipping & Receiving Lead - 1st Shift

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Parental leave

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in California seeks a Shipping & Receiving Lead to drive logistics execution in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will lead shipping, receiving, and material-flow projects to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time support for production programs.

This role requires leadership, scheduling, and cross-department coordination to meet throughput and delivery goals while maintaining AS9100 quality standards and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of logistics, shipping, or receiving experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with raw materials (bar stock, forgings, metal components).
• Strong understanding of material traceability and documentation control.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP inventory systems and traceability workflows.
• Strong organization, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Forklift and material-handling equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Logistics Supervisor with daily operations within the Logistics/Warehouse department.
• Lead daily logistics operations as structured projects with defined goals, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Manage shipping, receiving, inventory, and material-flow initiatives to improve delivery performance and reduce bottlenecks.
• Serve as project lead during supervisor absence, ensuring continuity of workflow and cross-team alignment.
• Assign tasks, direct daily priorities, and monitor progress to ensure throughput and productivity goals are met.
• Provide coaching, training, and hands-on support to logistics personnel.
• Maintain accountability for document accuracy, packaging quality, certifications, and compliance deliverables.
• Plan, schedule, and execute outbound shipments to customers, processors, and suppliers.
• Validate pick lists, packing slips, certifications, and bills of lading for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure proper material packaging, labeling, and export compliance where required.
• Oversee project-based receiving workflows for raw materials such as bar stock, forgings, hardware, and aerospace components.
• Verify materials against purchase orders and documentation.
• Coordinate receiving inspection projects with the Quality team to maintain traceability and standards compliance.
• Execute inventory control projects, including cycle counts, audits, FIFO rotation, and ERP/MRP transaction accuracy.
• Improve staging, storage, and material-flow efficiency through 5S and lean-focused initiatives.
• Manage traceability, lot control, and chain-of-custody documentation to support AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
• Partner with Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Manufacturing to resolve material shortages, prevent delays, and keep production projects on schedule.
• Communicate risks proactively and elevate issues impacting delivery commitments.
• Lead safety-focused initiatives and ensure adherence to handling procedures, forklift operation standards, and audit-ready work environments.
• Support hazardous-material handling requirements where applicable.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Project coordination

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory control

AS9100 familiarity

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Shipping & Receiving Lead drives logistics execution through structured planning, project-focused coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast‑paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This role leads shipping, receiving, and material‑flow projects that ensure accuracy, compliance, and on‑time support for production programs involving aerospace fittings, bar stock, forgings, and other critical components.

This position ensures compliance with aerospace AS9100 quality standards, safety regulations, OSHA regulations'' and on‑time delivery emphasizing speed and accuracy, while supporting team productivity and cross-department coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Logistics Supervisor with daily operations within the Logistics/Warehouse department.
• Lead daily logistics operations as structured projects with defined goals, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Manage shipping, receiving, inventory, and material‑flow initiatives to improve delivery performance and reduce bottlenecks.
• Serve as project lead during supervisor absence, ensuring continuity of workflow and cross-team alignment.
• Assign tasks, direct daily priorities, and monitor progress to ensure throughput and productivity goals are met.
• Provide coaching, training, and hands‑on support to logistics personnel.
• Maintain accountability for document accuracy, packaging quality, certifications, and compliance deliverables.
• Plan, schedule, and execute outbound shipments to customers, processors, and suppliers.
• Validate pick lists, packing slips, certifications, and bills of lading for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure proper material packaging, labeling, and export compliance where required.
• Oversee project‑based receiving workflows for raw materials such as bar stock, forgings, hardware, and aerospace components.
• Verify materials against purchase orders and documentation.
• Coordinate receiving inspection projects with the Quality team to maintain traceability and standards compliance.
• Execute inventory control projects, including cycle counts, audits, FIFO rotation, and ERP/MRP transaction accuracy.
• Improve staging, storage, and material‑flow efficiency through 5S and lean‑focused initiatives.
• Manage traceability, lot control, and chain‑of‑custody documentation to support AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
• Partner with Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Manufacturing to resolve material shortages, prevent delays, and keep production projects on schedule.
• Communicate risks proactively and elevate issues impacting delivery commitments.
• Lead safety‑focused initiatives and ensure adherence to handling procedures, forklift operation standards, and audit‑ready work environments.
• Support hazardous‑material handling requirements where applicable.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of logistics, shipping, or receiving experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with raw materials (bar stock, forgings, metal components).
• Strong understanding of material traceability and documentation control.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP inventory systems and traceability workflows.
• Strong organization, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Forklift and material‑handling equipment experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership or team‑lead experience.
• Aerospace or regulated‑industry background.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience with international shipping and export compliance.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and material handling.
• Ability to work in warehouse and manufacturing floor environments.

About Us

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well‑being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre‑tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Story:

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high‑tech, multi‑material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.