Shipping & Receiving Lead — Drive Workflow & Inventory

Machinists (dsr), Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound Coatings in Seattle, WA is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Lead to supervise the shipping/receiving team and perform lead duties.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of related experience, and strong reading, writing, and communication skills. You will coordinate daily workflows, ensure on-time shipments, and help improve processes for our aerospace, defense, and energy sector operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to perform basic algebra and geometry calculations.
• Ability to interpret diverse instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shipping, receiving and inventory employees 50% of the time.
• Coordinate daily activities and workflow of Shipping and Receiving Clerks to meet priorities.
• Coordinate the daily activities of inventory activities including cycle counts.
• Assign and prioritize shipping and receiving tasks based on workload, production requirements, delivery schedules, and business needs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and direction to Shipping and Receiving personnel.
• Monitor the quality and accuracy of work performed by shipping and receiving personnel and provide coaching or corrective feedback as appropriate.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for shipping and receiving issues and elevate significant problems to management.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Project Management, and other departments regarding incoming and outgoing material and shipment requirements.
• Help ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, carrier requirements, and applicable shipping and receiving regulations.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies involving quantities, part numbers, damage, shortages, incorrect shipments, and documentation.
• Help coordinate the scheduling and preparation of outgoing shipments and incoming deliveries.
• Assist management with identifying process improvements to increase shipping and receiving accuracy, efficiency, and on-time performance.
• Train employees on proper shipping, receiving, packaging, material handling, and documentation procedures.
• Provide backup coverage for shipping and receiving functions as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned

Job description

Puget Sound Coatings in Seattle, WA is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Lead to supervise the shipping/receiving team and perform lead duties.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of related experience, and strong reading, writing, and communication skills. You will coordinate daily workflows, ensure on-time shipments, and help improve processes for our aerospace, defense, and energy sector operations.