Shipping & Receiving Lead – Kalamazoo Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Kalamazoo, MI specializes in manufacturing-focused placements and connects Shipping & Receiving Leads with local employers. This posting targets Shipping & Receiving Lead roles in Kalamazoo and surrounding areas, offering growth through a broad network and multiple partnering manufacturers.

The opportunity emphasizes long-term fit, hands-on leadership, and adherence to shipping accuracy and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Three+ years in shipping, receiving, or warehouse work in a manufacturing setting.
• Forklift certification and safe operation experience.
• Experience with shipping software and inventory systems.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience on a small team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

NetSuite

OSHA

Inventory

Lean Six Sigma

Supply Chain

ERP

SAP

Quality Control

Power BI

Tableau

Oracle

Data Entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Description:

Shipping & Receiving Lead | Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $50,000 – $74,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in shipping & receiving lead? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Kalamazoo area seeking Shipping & Receiving Leads.

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 Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Galesburg, Comstock, Oshtemo, and Parchment.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Kalamazoo area seeking experienced Shipping & Receiving Leads. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Three or more years in shipping, receiving, or warehouse work in a manufacturing setting.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean or 5S practices in a warehouse.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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:

NetSuite Resume Data Offers Osha Inventory Lean Six Sigma Supply Chain Intelligence Support BASIC Six Sigma Operations Logistics ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Inventory Control Recruiting Business Intelligence Compensation Supply Shipping SAP Quality Control Manufacturing Tableau Data Entry Power BI Records Oracle Materials Preparation Business Training

Salary Package:

$ 50,000.00 – 74,000.00 (US Dollar)