Team Leader (Shipping/Receiving)

Guardian Protection Products; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tremco Construction Products Group is seeking a Shipping Team Lead to collaborate with shipper/receivers, ensure accurate shipments, and drive continuous improvements across the shipping department.

The role emphasizes guidance to the team, adherence to standards, and effective communication of daily plans, with cross-training across production areas and independent work under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Four to seven years related experience and/or training.
• Proficient in Windows and MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; positive team player; knowledge of area operations and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with shipper/receivers to prepare, receive, load, and unload shipments.
• Perform shipping functions, complete documentation, use software, inspect products for quality.
• Provide guidance to the team and align tasks with department standards.
• Communicate daily plans and priorities to the shipping team to meet goals.
• Assist the shipping supervisor by giving feedback on workflow and escalate issues when needed.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-train in production areas to gain broader operational knowledge.
• Work with minimal supervision and maintain reliability and accountability.

Skills

Windows proficiency

MS Office suite

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Knowledge of area operations and safe‑

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Shipping Team Lead collaborates with shipper/receivers to ensure accurate and efficient shipping operations, provides guidance and support to the team, communicates priorities, and assists in troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts, all while working independently under minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with shipper/receivers to prepare, receive, load, and unload shipments, ensuring smooth operations within the department.
• Ensure accurate and quality work by performing all shipping functions, including completing necessary documentation, utilizing relevant software and technology, and inspecting products for quality.
• Support and validate team efforts by answering questions, providing guidance, and confirming that tasks align with department standards and objectives.
• Communicate daily plans and priorities to the shipping team to meet departmental goals and maintain clear direction.
• Assist the shipping supervisor by providing regular feedback on workflow and recognizing when to elevate issues for resolution.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with minimal assistance, independently resolving challenges as they arise.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Cross-train in production areas across the facility to ensure comprehensive operational knowledge.
• Work under minimal supervision, demonstrating reliability and accountability in daily tasks.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

No formal education required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Four to seven years related experience and/or training.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

PROFICIENT IN WINDOWS AND MS OFFICE products (WORD, EXCEL, & OUTLOOK)

Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Positive team player

Knowledge of area operations and related safe work practices/procedures and demonstrated ability to coordinate work activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Proficient in Windows and MS Office products (Word, Excel, & Outlook) Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal) Positive team player Knowledge of area operations and related safe work practices/procedures and demonstrated ability to coordinate work activities.

BENEFITS:

• The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.