Shipping Team Lead: 12-Hour Shifts & Growth

SSAB; Montpelier (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay with Additional Bonus

Very Affordable Health Insurance

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical

CVS/Caremark Prescription

Delta Dental

Superior Vision

401(k) with Employer Match – 5%

Profit Sharing

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation

Company Paid Life Insurance - and STD

LTD

Optional Life, Hospital Indemnity, 1

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SSAB is seeking a Maintenance Operator/Team Leader to supervise shipping operations, ensure safety and productivity, and support continuous improvement on the shipping floor. The role combines hands-on work with administrative duties, including performance reviews and cross-functional coordination.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, communication, and multi-tasking abilities, with experience in shipping operations and proficiency in Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HSE equivalent.
• Maintenance Operator experience in Shipping.
• 2 years experience as a Team Leader or Step-Up Team Leader.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills included but not limited to Word, Excel.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure, while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Possess effective decision-making skills.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees/contractors are following all SSAB Environmental & Safety policies and business plans.
• Communicate the daily shipping plan set by the Shipping Manager and work with the employees to meet the plans goals
• Perform quality and operational audits on shift to ensure employees are following procedures.
• Complete annual employee performance reviews
• Work with Sales, QA, Scheduling, and Transportation to minimize backlog and maximize on-time shipments.
• Rotate employees between jobs to maximize production and allow employees the opportunity to train and keep employees motivated to achieve shipping targets.
• Direct the loading of trucks, railcars, and the placement of new production into the plate/ coil inventories.
• Complete daily shipping reporting functions (shift reports, equipment inspections, QA forms, switch requests, etc.)
• Be a role model and set proper examples for employees to follow.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Shift management

Problem solving

Word

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSE

Associate's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

SSAB is seeking a Maintenance Operator/Team Leader to supervise shipping operations, ensure safety and productivity, and support continuous improvement on the shipping floor. The role combines hands-on work with administrative duties, including performance reviews and cross-functional coordination.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, communication, and multi-tasking abilities, with experience in shipping operations and proficiency in Word/Excel.