Shipping & Receiving Lead – Grand Haven Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Shipping & Receiving Lead opportunities with manufacturers in and around Grand Haven, MI. This network connects experienced leaders to roles in local manufacturing environments.

Ideal candidates bring forklift certification, leadership experience, and a strong ability to interpret packing slips, bills of lading, and purchase orders, with a track record in shipping/warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Three or more years in shipping, receiving, or warehouse work in a manufacturing setting.
• Forklift certification and safe forklift operation.
• Experience with shipping software and inventory systems.
• Ability to read packing slips, bills of lading, and purchase orders accurately.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience on a small team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Check incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders and note shortages or damage.
• Prepare outbound shipments with correct labels, paperwork, and loading plans.
• Load and unload trucks and verify counts with drivers before signing off.
• Enter receipts, shipments, and inventory adjustments in the warehouse system.
• Resolve shipment errors, carrier delays, and inventory discrepancies with purchasing and production.
• Train new team members on loading, paperwork, and safety procedures.
• Open the shipping area and review the day's outbound orders and inbound deliveries.
• Assign work to shipping and receiving staff and confirm coverage for each shift.

Skills

Forklift certification

Lead/supervisory experience

Reading packing slips

Shipping software

Inventory systems

Three or more years shipping/warehouse

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shipping software

Inventory systems

Job description

Job Description:

Shipping & Receiving Lead | Grand Haven, MI

Salary Range: $51,000 - $75,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling as a shipping & receiving lead? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Grand Haven area seeking Shipping & Receiving Leads to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Shipping & Receiving Lead opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Grand Haven in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Grand Haven region seeking Shipping & Receiving Leads. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Check incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders and note shortages or damage.
• Prepare outbound shipments with correct labels, paperwork, and loading plans.
• Load and unload trucks and verify counts with drivers before signing off.
• Enter receipts, shipments, and inventory adjustments in the warehouse system.
• Resolve shipment errors, carrier delays, and inventory discrepancies with purchasing and production.
• Train new team members on loading, paperwork, and safety procedures.
• Open the shipping area and review the day's outbound orders and inbound deliveries.
• Assign work to shipping and receiving staff and confirm coverage for each shift.

Recommended Qualifications

• Forklift certification and experience operating a forklift safely.
• Experience with shipping software and inventory systems.
• Ability to read packing slips, bills of lading, and purchase orders accurately.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience on a small team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years in shipping, receiving, or warehouse work in a manufacturing setting.

Bonus Qualifications

• CDL or experience moving trailers in a yard.
• Familiarity with barcode scanning and RF equipment.
• OSHA forklift trainer certification.
• Experience with international shipping documents and customs paperwork.
• Knowledge of lean or 5S practices in a warehouse.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Shipping Clerk, Receiving Lead, Materials Handler Lead, Logistics Coordinator, Inventory Control Lead, Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping Coordinator, Receiving Clerk, Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Warehouse Lead

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Safety Regulations 5S Data Offers Inventory Support BASIC Lean Manufacturing Operations Logistics ERP Compliance Salary Kanban Hiring Partnerships Inventory Control Recruiting Organizational Skills Compensation Mentoring Shipping Inventory Management Manufacturing Regulations Preparation Training Microsoft Office Sales Communication Management

Salary Package:

$ 51,000.00 - 75,000.00 (US Dollar)